AT Bootcamp - Positioning
- 1. Positioning for Function AT Bootcamp ATIA 2013 Behnke, Marotta and Wojcik
- 2. Proper Positioning Facilitates Function Improves Comfort Provides Stability Reduces occurrence of secondary disabilities
- 3. Positioning for Function: Workstation Chair Work surface 3
- 4. Seating options for tasks Which chair is better for your body over a longer period of time? or 4
- 5. Features of Ergonomic Chairs Seat Height Seat Width / Depth Lumbar Support Backrest Armrests Swivel Base
- 6. Seating options for tasks Students with ADHD Improved Behavior Legible word productivity (American Journal of OT 2003) 6
- 7. Workstation
- 8. Additional Positioning Devices Wrist Rests Forearm Supports
- 10. Positioning for Function: Mobility Devices 10
- 11. Types of Mobility Manual Dependent Independent Power
- 12. Positioning Supports Go to WIKI for Examples
- 13. Something to think about…. 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.
Editor's Notes
- #6: Chair Adjustment Procedure:♦ Adjust seat height so that feet rest flat on the floor♦ Sit upright in the chair with the low back and shoulders touching the backrest♦ Thighs should be parallel to the floor and knees at approximately the same level as the hips♦ There should be 2-4” between the edge of the seat and the backs of the knees♦ Adjust the backrest to support the natural inward curve of the lower back; it may be useful to use a rolled towel, lumbar roll or cushion to support the lower backColumbia University
- #10: View pictures of bad ergonomic workstations – use checklist to determine ergonomics of workstationComplete the Google Doc on the WIKI page.