Workshop: Posture Management and effective use of orthotics for people living with MND

Event Notes:

Time: 09:30am – 3:45pm

Cost: £50.00

Aim: To introduce non specialist members of the MDT to principles of posture management, common problems experienced by people living with MND, and equipment and orthotic solutions.

By the end of the one-day session, participants will:

• be able to recognise and describe common presenting posture problems in MND that could benefit from intervention
• be able to recognise and describe common presenting muscular skeletal problems in MND that could benefit from intervention
• have been introduced to adaptations and equipment solutions which provide support, comfort and have potential to improve quality of life for identified postural issues in MND
• have been introduced to orthoses solutions which provide support, comfort and have potential to improve quality of life for identified limb issues in MND
• know where and how to access expertise to support with equipment/orthotic interventions
• have had an opportunity to explore case studies and through knowledge application and discussion identify the presenting problems and the appropriate action to take.