Amy demonstrating a wheelchair at the Medifab Academy

We’re excited to invite you to a Webinar on Ergo Seating for Manual Wheelchairs: Clinical Application and Considerations.

Register now for this FREE webinar to reserve your place!

This webinar will be presented by Amy Bjornson and Mitch Stone from Sunrise Medical.

Date: Nov 2nd 

Time: 12:00pm NZT

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Learning Objectives
  • Participants will understand the functional application of Ergo frame shaping for both the seat and the back of manual wheelchairs.
  • Participants will be confident in when to order ergo seating for their client’s MWC
  • Participants will understand what changes in configuration are necessary when ordering an ergonomic frame
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Amy Bjornson

Physio, MPT, ATP, SMS.
Sunrise Medical Clinical Director

Trained as a Physical Therapist in the United States, Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with the adult and pediatric neurologic populations, with specialties in the treatment of spinal cord injury, and evaluation and provision of assistive technology for clients with physical challenges. She was the director of the Seating and Mobility Clinic in Boston, MA USA and provided consultation services to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Based in Sydney, Amy currently develops and implements national and international training programs on using Assistive Technology to enhance inclusion, health and well-being in those with physical disabilities. She also serves a product improvement and development role for Sunrise Medical, Australia.

Amy focuses on providing sound solutions that create positive results, even in challenging environments. She consistently implements innovative ideas focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. She recently spearheaded foundation of Australia’s chapter of GoBabyGo, a charitable organization dedicated to early mobility for very young children.

Amy is a dynamic speaker who has lectured extensively on seating and mobility, wound management and the physical therapy treatment of spinal cord injured clients. She has also travelled to several developing countries, learning and sharing information with their medical communities.

Amy received her ATP certification in 1995, SMS certification in 2015 and is a friend of NRRTS and a member of RESNA. She is an active member of Wheelchairs for Humanity and Health Volunteers Overseas.

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Amy demonstrating a wheelchair at the Medifab Academy
Amy presenting at Medifab Academy

We look forward to seeing you there!

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