Clinical Resources
Access clinical tools, educational materials, and industry resources to support wheelchair seating and mobility assessment, equipment selection, documentation, and ongoing professional development.
Whether you are a clinician or ATP supplier, these resources bring together trusted information from across the seating and mobility community in one place.
Wheelchair Seating Assessment Resources
Seating & Mobility Assessment Form – A comprehensive resource for gathering the information needed during a wheelchair seating and mobility assessment.
First Things First: The Importance of the Initial Therapy Evaluation – Explore considerations for the initial therapy evaluation and its role in establishing the foundation for the wheelchair seating and mobility process.
CRT Process: Roles & Responsibilities – Understand the different professionals involved throughout the Complex Rehabilitation Technology process and their respective responsibilities.
The Clinician Task Force provides a one-page overview of roles and responsibilities throughout the CRT process.
Wheelchair Assessment Learning Modules
Build or refresh your wheelchair assessment knowledge through educational modules from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Education Center. Search “Wheelchair” in the Education Center to explore the available wheelchair assessment modules.
Recommended Reading and Reference Guides
Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide – A clinical reference for professionals working with individuals who may require wheelchair seating for postural support, skin integrity, or mobility needs.
A Clinical Application Guide to Standardized Wheelchair Seating Measures – A reference designed to support consistent measurement and terminology when evaluating the body, seated posture, and wheelchair seating support surfaces.
Glossary of Wheelchair Terms and Definitions – A reference for standardized terminology used throughout wheelchair seating, positioning, and mobility. The glossary is available alongside the standardized wheelchair seating measures guide from the University of Colorado Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering.
Professional Organizations and Education
Stay connected with organizations that provide clinical resources, professional education, industry guidance, and continuing education opportunities for seating and mobility professionals.
The Clinician Task Force Resource Center brings together clinical resources, CRT guides, policies, online courses, journal articles, and other materials related to seating and wheeled mobility practice.
RESNA provides resources for assistive technology professionals, including education, professional certification, standards, and resources related to wheeled mobility and seating. Its Wheeled Mobility and Seating Special Interest Group also develops position papers and guidance for the field.
iNRRTS provides educational resources for Complex Rehabilitation Technology professionals, including live webinars, on-demand webinars, and clinical education. Its on-demand library includes approximately 100 webinars covering a range of CRT topics.
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