European Seating Symposium (ESS)

The European Seating Symposium (ESS) conference is taking place at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland on 13th-15th June 2018 and already has a great line up in place. Invacare are not only exhibiting at the eagerly anticipated annual conference but will be presenting a whole host of workshops!
 
With 6 workshops taking place over the 3-day event, the presentations will include:

Rhona Moot (OT & Clinical Specialist for Invacare EMEA) and Sofie Vercaemer (OT & Marketing Manager, Belgium)– There’s no need to be afraid

13th June @ 2-3pm
The presentation will cover:
-Basic powerchair programming
-Technical developments within the powerchair industry
-How therapists will change their perception of programming from being complex and difficult to being simple!
-How programming can mean the difference between an individual driving a powerchair safely & independently and someone being denied provision of this lifechanging equipment.
 

Kathy Fisher (Clinical Educator for Invacare Canada) - Heads Up

13th June @ 3:30-4:30pm
-Focusing on the Matrx Elan headrest and the variety of postural support possibilities
 

Stephanie Tanguay (Clinical Educator for Motion Concepts/Matrx US) - Small Clients Big Decisions

14th June @ 2-3pm
-Focusing on Matrx Mini back and Mini PS cushion to provide complete postural support to paediatric clients
 

Stephanie Tanguay - Immerse Yourself – The Science of Skin Protection

14th June @ 3:30 – 4:30pm
-Focusing on Matrx Libra/Vi/PS cushion features is designed to minimize the negative effects of external forces
 

Kathy Fisher - Bumps in the Road: Considering the Effects of Vibration on Power Wheelchair Users

15th June @ 2-3pm
-Focusing on Matrx seating related to powerchairs
 

Dr. Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Dr. Cindy Smith, Stephanie Tanguay - Proving What We Know

15th June @ 3:30-4:30pm
-Focusing on Matrx backs and improving individual positioning

 To register for the event, please click here.