Positioning for FunctionAT Bootcamp

ATIA 2013Behnke, Marotta and Wojcik

Proper PositioningFacilitates Function

Improves Comfort

Provides Stability

Reduces occurrence of secondary disabilities

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Positioning for Function:Workstation

Chair

Work surface

4

Seating options for tasks

Which chair is better for your body over a longer period of time?

or

Features of Ergonomic ChairsSeat HeightSeat Width / DepthLumbar SupportBackrestArmrestsSwivel Base

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Seating options for tasks

Students with ADHDImproved BehaviorLegible word

productivity(American Journal of OT 2003)

Workstation

Additional Positioning DevicesWrist Rests

Forearm Supports

Activity

Group Activity # 1

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Positioning for Function:Mobility Devices

Types of Mobility

Dependent

Independent

Manual

Power

Positioning Supports

Go to WIKI for Examples

Good positioning is beneficial to everyone, NOT just a person who uses a wheelchair.

Remember to apply the same principles of good seating and positioning to all environments and tasks.

Everyone needs to change position throughout the day, we must provide alternatives.

Something to think about….