IC73 – Custom Molding; Who, Why and How Tips from the Collaborative Team

Program ID : IC73.2017
Webinar Length of Time: 1.25 Hour

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Presenters

Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP
The Center For Discovery
Harris, New York
United States

Barbara Sipper, PTA
The Center for Discovery
Harris, NY
United States

Marc Rosen, ATP
Monroe Wheelchair
Latham, NY
United States

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* No conflicts have been disclosed.

Description

This session will focus on the process our combined clinical/vendor team takes when a complex patient requires custom seating. The session takes participants from start to finish, beginning with clinical evaluation, digitizing molds, selecting foams, using tilt functions, and the benefits of mid-fittings and different types of molding systems. Goal setting will be discussed to optimize outcomes. This session will show that when the team collaborates and thinks outside the box, the client will win.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe three benefits of a thorough clinical evaluation on the custom molding process.
List three techniques to use during the molding/fitting process to optimize outcomes.
Discuss three steps for properly preparing the environment for an optimal custom seat mold.

References

Petito, C., & Hitt-Young, M., (2011). Custom Molded Seating: Choosing the right system for your client. Rehab Management: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Rehabilitation, 24(2), 22-24.
Lephart K.I., & Kaplan S.L. (2015). Two Seating Systems' Effects on an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy and Severe Scoliosis. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 27(3), 258-266.
Tasker L.H., Shapcott N.G., Watkins A.J., & Holland P.M. (2014) The effect of seat shape on the risk of pressure ulcers using discomfort and interface pressure measurements. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. 38(1), 46-53.

CEU Registration and Cost

0.125 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.25 hours of instruction.
The cost for the webinar is $59.00

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Updated | 05.25.2017