In my previous post, “Empower Access Through Education,” I shared about the passion Permobil's Clinical and Technical Education Team has for empowering increased access and improved outcomes for people who utilize and recommend complex rehabilitation technology (CRT). Now I would like to connect you with resources that will help not only change your clinical practice, but more importantly, improve the lives of your clients.
Permobil Academy is your gateway to a a wide variety of resources and education opportunities including professional CEU courses and hands-on practical training lab experiences. We're not just inviting you; we're encouraging you to seize the opportunity and make the most of what we have to offer. Dive into our website – a treasure trove of resources is just a click away.
Choose from a dynamic range of live or on-demand courses, engaging webinars, insightful blogs, captivating podcasts, enriching videos, and so much more. We've got your interests covered, whether it's standing, power mobility, power assist, seating and positioning, pediatrics, or manual mobility. But that's not all – our guidebooks and white papers, backed by the latest research, are here to fuel your clinical practice.
- Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Guide
- Manual Wheelchair Guide
- Power Wheelchair Guide
- The Wheelchair Handbook: A consumer's guide to seating and mobility equipment
- Pressure Management Guide
- NPIAP Wheelchair Seating Pocket Guide
- Alternative Funding Resource Guide
- A Parent's Guide to the Explorer Mini
- And more!
As your trusted CRT resource, we offer tailored documentation resources and funding support. Our dedicated clinical team and funding experts are here to assist with your questions, whether it's appeals, denials, or understanding documentation requirements. Please email us, and we'll connect you with the right expert. Let's navigate these challenges together!
In addition to the education resources listed in this article, we have a letter of medical necessity (LMN) generator that can provide you with example language that you can individualize for your clients to assist you with your documentation efforts.
If you are in the United States, reach out to your local Permobil Clinical Education Manager to learn more. If you are located in Canada, click here to learn more about your clinical education team and events.
Ginger Walls, PT, MS, NCS, ATP/SMS
Director of Education
Ginger Walls, PT, MS, NCS, ATP/SMS has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist in neuro rehab and wheelchair seating/mobility. Ginger started with Permobil in 2015 as a Clinical Education Manager and was appointed Director of Clinical and Technical Education in 2020. Previously, she directed outpatient therapy clinics and the Seating/Mobility Program at Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Ginger has provided a variety of continuing education courses and lectures in seating/mobility for many years. She has presented at major industry conferences including ISS, RESNA, and the PVA Summit. She is a CTF Member and the Chair of the Assistive Technology/Seating & Wheeled Mobility SIG in ANPT in the APTA.