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Start Date
03-28-2012
End Date
03-28-2014

Pressure Mapping: A Valuable Resource for Client Assessment

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Instructor's Name: Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

(1203/Video,1213/Audio,1429/Text) Pressure mapping can be an extremely valuable tool, not only to incorporate into the wheelchair seating evaluation process, but also to aid the therapist in equipment selection, and to help educate the client and prevent the risk of skin breakdown and pressure wounds. Recent research, which has changed the traditional provision of pressure mapping will be discussed and a variety of benefits associated with the implementation of this technology will be provided.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Texas