Wheelchair Positioning for Function

Course release date: 11/20/2025 Course Overview This intermediate-level continuing education course provides therapists with essential knowledge for evaluating and implementing appropriate wheelchair seating interventions. The course takes a systematic approach to positioning challenges, exploring common issues and solutions by body area. Beginning with the pelvis as the foundation of seating, participants learn how pelvic position directly impacts trunk alignment, head position, and overall function. Through detailed examination of positioning challenges for the trunk, lower extremities, upper extremities, and head, therapists gain practical skills in assessment and intervention selection.