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Seating and Positioning Clinic

The Seating and Positioning Clinic provides a child and his or her parents with an evaluation performed by an Occupational Therapist, a Physical Therapist, and a wheelchair vendor within the family’s insurance network.

The evaluation includes an assessment of:

  • Posture
  • Muscle tone
  • Head and trunk control
  • Joint limitations
  • Precautions
  • Skin integrity
Propulsion options of dependent, manual, and/or power mobility will be considered. Bathing, toileting, standing, and play positioning needs are also addressed through the Seating and Positioning Clinic.

St. Louis Children's Hospital is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine.

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