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Paediatric Postural Care: Proactive Approaches (Brisbane)
Paediatric Postural Care: Proactive Approaches to Protecting Body Shape and Promoting Functional Outcomes
This full day intermediate and interactive workshop with Jamie Cockle (Medifab) and the GTK team explores the 24-hour postural care approach and everything needed to use this in clinical practice with clients. Attendees will gain comprehensive understanding for what forms this approach, who it is necessary for, and the health and wellbeing benefits that can be achieved through robust postural care. We will outline the main positions that must be addressed across day and night-time for this approach to be successful, including the specific assessment strategies required for systematic evaluation of client needs and equipment prescription. There will be opportunity to explore the equipment options for each position, including selection criteria based on clinical presentation.
Up to date resources and research will be provided to attendees and used throughout the day to facilitate learning and discussion.
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Tuesday 17th August
9am – 4pm
GTK Brisbane, 2/12 Torres Crescent North Lakes QLD 4509
Free
Meet the Presenter: Jamie Cockle (Medifab)
Trained physiotherapist, Jamie Cockle is Medifab’s Paediatric Clinical Educator and Seating and Positioning Specialist.
Jamie prides himself on empowering everyone he works alongside with practical knowledge they can apply every day. His in-person and online training sessions ensure therapists and families are confident with the equipment they use; ensuring they get the most out of it to ultimately optimise children’s health and happiness. He’s also the voice for therapists, product specialists and families in advocating for product and service improvement.
Jamie’s clinical skills and assessment tools were honed during his early career working as a Paediatric Physiotherapist at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff, followed by a stint at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. It’s in these acute hospitals Jamie gained practical experience with paediatric equipment and developed a particular passion for helping children with neurological conditions to be the best version of themselves. One of his proudest moments is helping a young boy learn to stand unaided after being given a poor prognosis.
He strongly believes every child, regardless of ability or diagnosis, should have the opportunity to be well supported as they learn, grow and develop. Critically, he appreciates the need for equipment to change as children do.
