Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic
A child that must sit in a wheelchair for most of the day usually requires a more sophisticated wheelchair than an adult because the child's muscles and bones are still growing. It is critical to maintain proper anatomical alignment to prevent permanent structural changes and deformities. During this clinic the child and their family will meet with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and a knowledgeable representative of a local durable medical equipment company. Several measurements will be taken and the therapists will make an assessment of the child's postural stability and their capacity to become independently mobile. Once the optimal equipment is chosen, the therapists will then complete the paperwork necessary to seek funding for that equipment from the child's insurance, Medicaid or other known source. For an appointment contact Sue O'Hare or Maria Greenfield at 405.307.2800.