- “Active” sitting is simpler with a chair that promotes neck and trunk muscle activation....
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- When it comes to positioning, it’s time to think outside the wheelchair…
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- How can you transition children away from 100% supported sitting? Our popular Compass Chair is a hit in inclusion environments…
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The Move & PLAY study (Movement and Participation in Life Activities of Young Children), a current CanChild study, is being jointly coordinated with Drexel University in Philadelphia, and focuses on the multiple determinants of change in motor ability, self care, and play in children with CP, during the preschool years.
Detailed study information and contact links to the study investigators and staff are available to parents and therapists.
Dear Reader,
Classroom time presents so many rich opportunities – for social interaction, skill-building, and academic advancement. That makes it the ideal environment to use optimal positioning to help enhance motor skills and long-term health. The question is, how best to take advantage of that opportunity?
This issue of Rapport provides therapist insights into positioning issues, including active sitting and standing. Experts also weigh in on our versatile MultiDesk solutions – specialized classroom furniture from Rifton that helps children with disabilities get all they can from school – right alongside their peers.
It’s a great discussion you won’t want to miss.
Sincerely,
Lori Potts, PT
Rifton Rapport Editor
P.S. April was Occupational Therapy Month, and Rifton was delighted to meet OTs at the mid-month AOTA Conference at Long Beach. We loved your enthusiastic interest in the SoloLift – we feel the same way!
