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Seating + positioning — prevent pain, pressure injuries, and falls (Advanced)

Advanced course on safe seating/positioning: chair setup, arm support, pressure relief, transfers, and when to request PT/OT reassessment

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Set up safer seating to reduce falls and shoulder injury risk
  • Use pressure relief routines to reduce skin breakdown risk
  • Support the affected arm safely
  • Know when to ask for PT/OT equipment reassessment

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Sitting with an unsupported weak arm can worsen shoulder pain risk.

Question 2

2. A pressure relief habit is…

Question 3

3. A safer chair has…