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[Panel] Balancing Comfort and Complexity: The Dual Sides of Custom Seating
Description
Custom seating solutions for individuals with postural asymmetries and deformities present a unique challenge, balancing the need for comfort and function with the inherent complexity of their conditions. This session explores the dual aspects of custom seating, highlighting the custom contoured and custom molded process of designing seating systems that provide optimal support and pressure distribution while correcting or accommodating the unique body shapes of each user. It delves into clinical challenges ATPs, seating specialists, and end-users face, including maintaining skin integrity, adjusting for growth and changes, and ensuring functionality without compromising comfort.
Proposed Learning Objective (1)
Identify and describe the primary challenges associated with designing and implementing custom seating solutions for individuals with significant deformities.
Proposed Learning Objective (2)
Explore and evaluate various technological and clinical approaches to overcoming the challenges of custom seating, including advancements in materials and design techniques.
Proposed Learning Objective (3)
Apply principles and techniques to balance comfort with the complex requirements of custom seating solutions.
