24-hour postural care and seating
A thought provoking exploration of postural care and seating, looking at how we can improve people’s quality and length of life by focusing on protection of body shape.
Learning Outcomes
- Principles of postural care and protection of body shape
- How to identify who is in need of postural care
- Overview of the biomechanics of body shape change
- Principles of postural care as a 24 hour approach
- Principles of assessment and role of clinician in the equipment provision process
- Postural care in sitting – key physical abilities and their impact on equipment choices
Meet our Experts
Jane is a physiotherapist specialising in 24-hour postural care and seating for people with complex physical disability. She has many years of experience working in neurological and community rehabilitation in both the independent sector and the NHS. Since 2005, Jane has worked to provide comprehensive assessment, training and support for adults and children in 24-hour postural care. Jane’s clinical skill is supported by a PGCert in Posture Management for People with Complex Physical Disability and an MSc in Neuro-rehabilitation. She is qualified to carry out the Goldsmith Measure of Body Symmetry (Level 3) and has a PTTLS Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
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