Postural management in long-term neurological conditions
This webinar covers the principles of postural management and focuses on the assessment of people with long-term neurological disorders. We will explore different presenting postures and think about how we can address these with seating and a 24-hour management programme.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand what we mean when talking about basic postural management principles
- To recognise relevant signs and symptoms of problematic posture and resulting impact on function
- To practically apply postural management principles to people living with long-term neurological disorders
Meet our Experts
Jenny is a senior occupational therapist. She qualified in 1997 and completed her MSc in Neuro-rehabilitation in 2007. She has worked in Neurological Rehabilitation at the Battle Hospital in Reading, and the Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre in Oxford which became part of the Oxford Centre for Enablement in 2000. She moved into the Specialist Disability Service at the OCE from where she joined the Oxford MND Centre in January 2007.
Since August 2009 Jenny has been funded full-time by the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association to develop NHS wheelchair services across the UK, to improve wheelchair provision for people living with MND.
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