Our Geelong Neuro Centre Wheelchair Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic led by our Occupational Therapy Seating Specialists to ensure your seating system is comfortable and functional. We work with you and your therapy team to find individual customised solutions to ensure comfort, improve function and prevent secondary complications associated with poor posture.
Seating may include, but not limited to wheelchairs, commodes or recliners.
How can we help you?
- Seating Evaluation: Evaluates your seated and lying mobility and function. Therapists assess posture, seating alignment, and pressure distribution to optimise comfort, safety, and independence.
- X-Sensor Pressure Mapping: Using our world class Xsensor pressure mapping system to provide objective evidence of your pressure and postural needs
- Equipment Trials: Trial equipment at home to ensure it suits your needs. Adjust current seating or try new equipment such as wheelchairs or cushions.
- Funding applications: Using information from assessment and pressure mapping system to complete funding applications
- 24 hour positioning: Those needing specialised wheelchair seating often require support for posture day and night, including when lying in bed (24-hour postural management)
- Delivery and setup: Ensure that all equipment is setup and adjusted as required. Provide training for families, carers, school and workplace.
XSENSOR Pressure Mapping
Many of the clients we work with are at high risk of developing pressure injuries. At GNC we have an XSensor Pressure Mapping System. We are one of the only private health services to have this in Geelong and the surrounding areas.
As part of our Seating and Positioning service we offer pressure mapping assessment and guidance
The X-Sensor Pressure Mapping System is an advanced tool designed to detect pressure using a specialised sensor pad. It provides live, visual feedback on a tablet screen, helping users and therapists monitor and optimise pressure distribution and positioning effectively.
- Thorough Pressure Injury Assessment: Our Clinic Occupational Therapists conduct comprehensive evaluations assessing posture and pressure, addressing individual needs and identifying potential risks
- In-Person Occupational Therapy: Includes a minimum of two hours of face-to-face OT at our standard hourly rate.
- Dedicated Non-Face-to-Face Support: After the assessment, our Clinic Occupational Therapist will allocate two hours of non-face-to-face time for detailed report writing and follow-up, ensuring a customised care plan detailing results and actions based on the outcome of the assessment.
- Advanced Pressure Mapping Technology: Utilises world class XSENSOR Fore Site SS technology to deliver precise assessments and inform recommendations for ideal seating solutions.
- Trial of Cushions and Seating Options or Wheelchair Modifications: Clients can explore a range of options including modifications to your current seating system, backrests and cushions to find the best fit for your needs.
- Detailed Summary Report for External Clinicians: We work with your external care team including external occupational therapists. Following our assessment we provide a clear summary of the assessment, recommendations, and key insights for seamless collaboration with other healthcare providers in your care team.
- Assistive technology funding applications: Our clinic occupational therapists can complete funding applications to purchase assistive technology, ensuring clients can access the necessary equipment to meet their needs.
Pricing will be discussed with you after we receive your referral. Costs cover all aspects of the service, including face-to-face sessions, non-face-to-face time (such as report writing and communication with equipment suppliers), and travel if applicable.
