08.15-09.00
Registration and coffee
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Nordic Seating Symposium 2026
The meeting place for everyone working with seating and positioning for people with disabilities.
After several years of absence, it is finally time to gather once again at the Nordic Seating Symposium.
Over two full days, you will gain insights into the latest research on complex seating issues, combined with practical case studies, panel discussions, and workshops. The symposium will provide new knowledge, fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from across the Nordic region.
Program
Day 1 - Tuesday, 10 November
09.00-09.10
Moderator opens the conference
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
09.10-09.50
Session to be announced shortly
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
09.50-10.20
Session to be announced shortly
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
10.20-10.50
Coffee break
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Välj inriktning
Spår 1
Track A – 24h Positioning & Biomechanics
10.50-11.35
Contracture development and clinical implications across the lifespan
Erica Clood – Leg. Fysioterapeut, Med dr | PT, PhD, Ortopediska kliniken, Lunds universitet
11.40-12.25
24 hour postural management – Why?
Contractures and deformities, windswept, kyphosis, skoliosis, forces and tissue adaptation
Elisabet Rodby Bousquet – Docent och Forskare, Region Västmanland
12.25-12.40
Q&A
Spår 2
Track B – Pressure ulcers & incontinence
10.50-11.35
Pressure Ulcer Team
Louise Mielchemun – Fysioterapeut, Center for Specialrådgivning Aarhus
Mette Gorell Riis – Sårsygeplejerske, Center for Specialrådgivning Aarhus
11.40-12.25
Pressure ulcers & IAD in wheelchair users
Madeleine Stenius – Representative of the Swedish Committees for Hard to Heal Ulcers and RiksSår, International Expert in MASD/IAD, Wounds International and Author, Wound Consultant, Assistant Nurse, Training & Education Coordinator at Aleris Rehab Station, Stockholm, Sweden
Carin Bergfeldt – ROT, Specialized in SCI and Pressure Ulcers, Training & Education Unit, Aleris Rehab Station, Stockholm, Sweden
12.25-12.40
Q&A
Spår 3
Track C – Safe Transportation
10.50-11.35
Safe Transportation
Erika Beinarovica – Rådgiver, arbeidsplass: Nav Hjelpemiddelsentral Oslo, Bilsenter Østlandet
Unni Norheim – Seniorrådgiver, arbeidsplass: Nav Hjelpemiddelsentral Oslo, Bilsenter Østlandet
11.40-12.25
Cases and solutions
Interactive session with audience
12.25-12.40
Q&A
12.40-13.40
Lunch
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Välj inriktning
Spår 1
Track A – 24h Positioning & Biomechanics
13.40-14.25
24 h positioning – Assessment PPAS
Gudny Jonsdottir – PT MSc, PGC. Specialist and consultant in 24hour posture management, Endurhæfing-þekkingarsetur, Iceland
14.25-15.10
24 h positioning – How?
Principles and cases
Elisabet Rodby Bousquet , – Docent och forskare, Region Västmanland
Gudny Jonsdottir – PT MSc, PGC. Specialist and consultant in 24hour posture management, Endurhæfing-þekkingarsetur, Iceland
15.10-15.25
Q&A
Spår 2
Track B – Pressure ulcers & incontinence
13.40-15.10
Flapsurgery
Madeleine Stenius – Representative of the Swedish Committees for Hard to Heal Ulcers and RiksSår, International Expert in MASD/IAD, Wounds International and Author, Wound Consultant, Assistant Nurse, Training & Education Coordinator at Aleris Rehab Station, Stockholm, Sweden
Carin Bergfeldt – ROT, Specialized in SCI and Pressure Ulcers, Training & Education Unit, Aleris Rehab Station, Stockholm, Sweden
15.10-15.25
Q&A
Spår 3
Track C – Spasticity, dystoni & mobility
13.40-14.25
Session to be announced shortly
14.25-15.10
Session to be announced shortly
15.10-15.25
Q&A
15.25-16.00
Coffee break
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
16.00-16.45
Assistive Technology
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Brad Dicianno – Professor Director, Medical Student Education Vice Chair for Research
16.45-17.00
The conference concludes
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
18.30-19.15
Mingle and networking
Location: Star Bistro, 1st floor, Scandic Star Sollentuna
19.15
Dinner
Location: 1st floor, Scandic Star Sollentuna
Day 2 - Wednesday, 11 November
09.00-09.45
On-time mobility
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Lisa K. Kenyon – PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy , Grand Valley State University
09.45-10.15
Coffee break
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Välj inriktning
Spår 1
Track A – Manual Wheelchair
10.15-11.00
A holistic programme for shoulder health in wheelchair users with neurological conditions
Ann-Sofi Lamberg – RTP specialised in neurology, Physiotherapy department, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg competence center for SCI Gothenburg. Sweden
Anna Granström – RTP specialised in neurology, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jönköping. Gothenburg competence center for SCI. Gothenburg. Sweden
11.05-11.50
The Drivkraft Concept: Holistic wheelchair training
Evolved over 30 years of practice at Wheelchair School with ongoing research
Åke Norsten – Physical Education Teacher/Parasportcoach/Rehab Instructor, Autor of methodbook Drivkraft. Aleris Rehab Station, Stockholm , Sweden Emelie Butler Forslund , PhD, RTP specialised in neurology, Aleris Rehab Station, Karolinska Institute. Stockholm, Sweden
11.50-12.05
Q&A
Spår 2
Track B – Postural control & seating
10.15-11.00
Key Stakeholder Perspectives on Best Practices for Custom-Moulded Seating
Mary Kay McDonagh – Senior Physiotherapist Assistive Technology & Specialised Seating Dept., Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin
11.05-11.50
Orthotics & Seating
In connection with prevention, function, searing and stable posture
11.50-12.05
Q&A
Spår 3
Track C – Neuromuscular disease
10.15-11.00
Duchenne and SMA from a medical perspective
Thomas Sejersen – Professor, neuropediatrik
11.05-11.50
Functional Status in Neuromuscular Diseases in the Context of New Therapies
Emma Hjalmarsson
11.50-12.05
Q&A
12.05-13.05
Lunch
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
Välj inriktning
Spår 1
Track A – Power Wheelchair
13.05-13.45
ALP – Wheelchair Mobility
How can mobility be initiated in children and adults with severe brain injury?
13.45-15.20
Case: Electric Wheelchairs and Control Systems
ALS patient – reviewing many of the different control methods
Ricci Knutson – Henrik Agnemark
Henrik Agnemark – Henrik Agnemark
15.20-15.35
Q&A
Spår 2
Track 2 - Postural control and seating
13.05-13.45
Session to be announced shortly
13.45-15.20
Workshop CMS
Mary Kay McDonagh – Senior Physiotherapist Assistive Technology & Specialised Seating Dept., Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin
15.20-15.35
Q&A
Spår 3
Track C - Neuromuscular disease
13.05-13.45
Session to be announced shortly
13.45-15.20
Session to be announced shortly
15.20-15.35
Q&A
15.35-16.05
Coffee break
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
16.05-16.35
Summary Panel
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
16.35-16.45
The conference concludes
Location: Colosseum, Level 0
This is a preliminary program and may be subject to change.
Biljetter
Huvudpartner
Partners
Utställare
Kontaktpersoner
Linnea Svensson
Deltagar- och partneransvarig
Anja Ostojic
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