Postural Day: Oldham
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Please arrive from 9:00am – the sessionwill start at 9:30am.
Free lunch included!
Spaces are limited to 80 people, so bookearly to avoid disappointment.
Synopsis
This interactive workshop combinespractical, hands-on activities with guided discussions to explore theprinciples of postural assessment and the application of postural careequipment for both sitting and lying. Participants will have the opportunity to:
· Review key considerations forpostural assessment and their clinical implications.
· Gain insights into seating andlying support systems, including their appropriate use.
· Engage in practical exercisesto apply equipment for case-based problem-solving scenarios.
This session is designed to cater to alllevels of experience. For those new to postural care, it offers an introductoryoverview and practical exposure. For more experienced participants, it providesan opportunity to deepen clinical reasoning and refine problem-solvingstrategies through advanced case discussions.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of postural care and the impact of poor posture.
- Identify the different types of seating and lying supports available.
- Assess individual postural needs and align them with suitable supports.
- Apply practical techniques for positioning and supporting clients.
- Recognise common postural challenges and how to address them.
Meet our Experts:
Mary Snow
Mary has been working as an Occupational Therapist since 2006, initially in community rehabilitation services, then spending much of her time working in community services in Oxfordshire. Within this role she has held a special interest and lead role for postural assessments and equipment provision and is passionate to continue developing her knowledge and skills in 24 hr postural management.
Sarah Thompson
Sarah has always had a keen interest in Tissue Viability since becoming a registered nurse in 2002. Her experience varies from within a community setting, where she completed her Tissue Viability based degree in 2007. She then worked within the private sector to gain additional advanced wound care skills whilst working with a medical devices company specialised in wound healing. In 2010, Sarah became a Tissue Viability Nurse and shaped a specialised service within the acute sector for 7 years before returning to the community setting as a TVN.