TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Population-based studies from around the world report prevalence estimates range from 1.5 to more than 4 per 1,000 live births. Convaid and R82 products are often prescribed for children living with Cerebral Palsy. The first course of a three-part series will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Those willing to attend the no fee course may click here.
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Convaid and R82 seating and mobility expert K. Missy Ball, will address mobility and daily living needs of those living with Cerebral Palsy throughout the webinar series. Missy is MT, PT, ATP, a certified pediatric NDT, who is the former Acting Director of the Physical Therapy Department of Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, where she co-directed the hospital’s seating program for 10-years. She has worked with United Cerebral Palsy Center’s Seating Clinic.
All webinars will start at 9:30AM PDT/11:30am CDT/12:30PM EDT at no charge to attendees.
Course 1 | Cerebral Palsy: Seating and Mobility | Thursday, September 22, 2016
This webinar will focus on defining cerebral palsy, causes, risks factors, classification and description of the different types, as well as specific seating & mobility issues. Classification is based on type, bodily involvement and severity. The Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale will be discussed as a reference for Cerebral Palsy severity and equipment options. Specific clinical manifestations found in each type of cerebral palsy will be explored and seating and mobility options to address these presented. Convaid and R82 products will be emphasized.
Course 2 | Cerebral Palsy: Standing and Walking | Thursday, October 20, 2016
Course 3 | Cerebral Palsy: Use of Home Equipment | Thursday, November 17, 2016.
Click here to register for the no fee webinar.
Throughout North America, Convaid and R82 market products in the following categories:
- Mobility
- Seating
- Walking
- Standing
- Transportation
- Bathing and toileting
The Convaid and R82 brands offer pediatric products typically prescribed to individuals with mild to moderate involvement of the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spina Bifida, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Mitochondrial Disease, Metabolic Diseases, and Sensory Processing Disorders, among others.
About Etac | The Etac Group offers a wide range of solutions for children and adults ranging from manual wheelchairs, advanced seating, patient transfer, bathing and toilet products. Sweden-based Etac markets their products under the Etac, Molift, Immedia, R82 and Convaid brands. Etac operates sales companies in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States with an extensive network of distributors in 40 other markets around the world.
About R82 | Based in Denmark, R82 develops and produces innovative aids and appliances for special need children and young adults. These are tailored to individual needs based on comprehensive product development and clinical input. R82 prides itself on a high caliber of quality of service and customer engagement.
About Convaid | Convaid, the company that invented the adaptive assisted wheelchair, has helped special needs children and their families live fuller, more productive lives since 1976. Convaid produces high-performance, easy-to-use and attractive mobility products for all stages of a young person’s life, from infancy to young adulthood. Each product is custom-built to individual specifications to provide optimum comfort, safety and convenience.
Together R82 and Convaid form the Etac Pediatric Group.
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Media Contact:Milena Rimassa, Convaid Products, Inc., 310-618-0111, milena@convaid.com
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