Module 4 - Body Measurements
Aim
This module aims to describe the purpose and components of body measurement required for seating and wheeled mobility prescription. It also provides strategies for conducting body measurement in various clinical settings and presentations.
Rationale
An accurate record of the client's dimensions will enable clinicians to:
- accurately request trial equipment that is correctly sized to the person
- reduce the number of client transfers and improve time management by pre-setting the seating and wheeled mobility equipment according to body measurement prior to an appointment
- have an accurate reference for the final set-up and any future equipment trials
- outline the clinical reasoning behind the specifications of wheeled mobility prescriptions in funding applications
Outcomes
At the end of the module, you will be able to:- Identify the benefits of body measurements
- Prepare for the recording of body measurements
- Describe the process of conducting body measurements
- Identify risk reduction strategies to accommodate different assessment settings and client's physical function issues
- Know the purpose behind each body measurement component for seating and wheeled mobility prescription.