Standing Justified

2 hour Seminar
Description : This is a practical program on standing and weight bearing that explores the health complications and cost resulting from immobility. Research will be presented that indicates a consistent standing program can mitigate these health risks. Specific topics include evaluating clients to ensure they are appropriate for standing, determining the best configured standing device, providing suggestions for writing effective letters of medical necessity and discovering resources available to appeal a payer denial. Attendees will learn valuable information to help people who use wheelchairs maximize their quality of life. Course covers multiple diagnostic groups and ages.