Amtryke Evaluation and Fitting for Therapists

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Program Description

Research shows that adaptive cycling using therapeutic tricycles can positively impact the physical, social and emotional aspects of the lives of individuals living with disabilities. AMBUCS offers the Amtryke program with 15+ therapeutic tricycle frames and 50+ adaptive accessory options to allow nearly anyone to reap the benefits of adaptive cycling.

Per the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, “Physical therapist-patient and client management consists of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes.” This course focuses on the use of therapeutic tricycles as an intervention, specifically an “Assistive Technology” intervention as described here by the ‘Guide.’ “Assistive technology includes the prescription, application, and, as appropriate, fabrication or modification of seating and positioning technologies; aids for locomotion; orthotic devices; prosthetic devices; and other assistive technologies to improve functioning. Prescription, application, and, as appropriate, fabrication or modification of assistive technologies are processes used to select, fit, and deliver assistive technology devices that are used to reduce the level of physical disability, promote activities and participation, and decrease pain caused by various pathologies and injuries. Proper prescription, application, and fabrication and/or modification of assistive technologies can promote good posture; maximize comfort, safety, and efficiency during locomotion; enhance breathing and digestion; minimize risk for pressure ulcers, skin irritation, and other secondary impairments; slow progression of disability; minimize pain; and maximize function during activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).”

Target Audience

This course will serve as a training for licensed PTs and OTs, PTAs and COTAs (non-evaluation content) for appropriately evaluating and fitting individuals with disabilities for Amtryke adaptive tricycles. There will be both didactic and hands-on learning lead by a trained instructor with extensive experience in this program. PTs and OTs will benefit from all aspects of this course from evaluation, selection and fitting. PTAs and COTAs will benefit from the understanding of the components and rationale behind the evaluation and selection process to be able to appropriately apply adaptive cycling interventions recommended by the PTs and OTs in the plan of care.

30:1 student: instructor ratio

About our AEFT Instructors  (coming soon)

Upcoming course dates/CCU

Course hosts will seek CCU approval from the Physical or Occupational Therapy Board of the state where each course is held. It is always the responsibility of the licensee to determine if the course qualifies per their licensure requirements. See below for upcoming training dates:

 

Two day option: Friday, September 22 & Saturday, September 23 (Ventura, CA)

One day option: Saturday, September 23 (Ventura, CA)
Register here.

Friday, October 6 & Saturday, October 7 – Sacramento, CA
Register here.

Saturday, November 4 – Greensboro, NC
8am -5pm
4285 Regency Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410
Register here.

Course Objectives.-please click here

Course Outline

8:00 – 9:45 AM (1.75 hours)

• PowerPoint presentation with demonstration of frames and adaptive accessories

1. Research for benefits of adaptive cycling
2. Frame selection problem-solving based on intended use, safety and neurological and structural factors
3. Accessory selection based on needs for each
4. Measurement and adjustment lab
5. Orientation to paperwork

9:45 – 10:00 AM (0.25 hours)

• Break: Frames and accessories available for hands-on trial by attendees

10:00 – 10:30 AM (0.5 hours)

• Case studies

10:30 – 11:00 AM (0.5 hours)

• PowerPoint presentation of fitting process and checklist

11:00 – 11:30 AM (0.5 hours)

• Instructor led demo of evaluation and fitting

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• Lunch

1:00 – 3:30 PM (2.5 hours)

• Hands-on eval and fitting in small groups with live demos

 

“It was AWESOME! Good interaction from instructor and attendees.” – Savannah, GA (November 9, 2019)
“Ashley was great! Very informational and great enthusiasm. Would highly recommend.” – Normal, IL (March 9, 2019)
“Amazing –> good lecture + hands on experience” – Lexington, KY (January 26, 2019)
“Really enjoyed being able to work with kids and have live demos.” -Battle Creek, MI (September 22, 2018)
“I learned so much! Thanks!” -Battle Creek, MI (September 22, 2018)

Course Details

Cost – $75 (price will increase to $115  Jan 2024)
Includes all portions of the course, course materials and lunch.

Individual registration cancellations-
Accepted up to 1 week prior to course date and eligible for $75 refund. Please notify Marisa Laws (Director of Amtryke Training and Research) at marisal@ambucs.org OR 800-838-1845 x123

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure – This course describes assessment for a therapeutic tricycle manufactured by Amtryke LLC, which is a fully owned subsidiary of the nonprofit organization, National AMBUCS, Inc. Clinical reasoning may be applied generally to other manufacturers. The therapist instructor is a member of his or her local AMBUCS chapter and receives a speaker fee, paid by Amtryke LLC, to present this course. He or she does not benefit financially from the order or sale of Amtrykes.

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Training Resources:

• Frame Selection Chart (Have this open for the Case Study portion of the training)
• Sizing Chart (Have this open for the Case Study portion of the training)
• Amtryke Scholarly Research
• Fitting Checklist
• Family Information Packet
• Family Fundraising Letter Español
• Amtryke Accessories Not Covered in Training
• Amtryke Catalogue

Interested in bringing the training to your area?

Let us know!  Click below for AEFT Request protocol.

AEFT Logistics

AEFT Logistics PowerPoint

Questions? Contact Marisa Laws, Director of Amtryke Training and Research
800-838-1845 x123
marisal@ambucs.org