People who find it hard to move are at risk of developing destructive changes in their body shape. These changes can make life much more difficult for the person and for those caring for them. They are also preventable.

This course  provides training in protection of body shape using therapeutic positioning, particularly at night.
This form of therapy is very gentle and based on common sense principles pioneered by the Goldsmiths in the UK.

Night positioning (or supported lying) involves using the many hours spent in bed, usually about a third of the year, to gently support people to prevent stress on joints or even to restore existing problems with body shape.
The earlier you start to protect body shape the better – but it’s never too late.

This course will provide you with PRACTICAL skills that you can adapt, develop and apply to suit your client needs immediately.

This course has been developed with a view to improving the health and lifestyle of children and adults affected by movement difficulties. Any child with a movement problem, regardless of their diagnosis, could benefit from postural care.

Come along to what will be an informative, supportive, valuable and exciting workshop.

Topics include:

•       Understanding 24 hour positioning: & identify who is at risk

•       Understanding the impact of positioning and gravity on the chest, spine and hips

•       Practical strategies for positioning children / adults with specialised and everyday equipment

•       Pain and consent

•       Achieving thermal comfort and understanding the basics of sleep