Introduction to Postural Care (Night time positioning)
People who find it hard to move are at risk of developing destructive changes in their body shape. These changes can make life much more difficult for the person and for those caring for them. They are also preventable. This webinar provides an introduction on how to protect body shape using therapeutic positioning, particularly at night. This webinar is for care of all ages.
This form of therapy is very gentle and based on common sense principles pioneered by the Goldsmiths in the UK.
This form of therapy is very gentle and based on common sense principles pioneered by the Goldsmiths in the UK.
Night positioning involves using the many hours spent in bed, usually about a third of the year, to gently support people to prevent stress on joints or even to restore existing problems with body shape. The earlier you start to protect body shape the better – but it’s never too late.
About the presenter: Bas is a Physiotherapist with more than 20 years’ experience in working with people with disabilities of all ages. Bas previously work as a Consultant Physiotherapist for Disability Services providing training, consultation and support to therapists and people with disabilities across WA. Bas specialises in providing services to people with severe movement problems who are at risk or already have developed body shape distortion by providing individualised postural supports in lying, sitting, and standing (if appropriate) to maximise function, comfort, health, and overall quality of life. This includes the provision of complex seating and supported lying equipment. Bas has presented nationally and internationally on these topics and is actively involved in research through Edith Cowan University (seating), Curtin University and the Telethon Kids Institute (night-time positioning).
Please note that the session will be recorded and a link to the recording will be made available to all attendees after the conclusion of the webinar.
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