Equipment

Seating, mobility, and assistive technology can feel overwhelming when preparing for the PCS exam. Today we welcome back Anne Heinritz, PT, DPT, ATP, PCS, owner of Ready To Roll Physical Therapy, a mobile pediatric physical therapy practice in Reno, Nevada and who previously shared her accelerated three-month study timeline and experience passing the PCS exam. Drawing on her experience as both a pediatric clinical specialist and Assistive Technology Professional, Anne breaks down how to approach equipment decisions through clinical reasoning, focusing on the child’s individual needs, posture, function, and participation rather than simply selecting a device based on a diagnosis.Together, we explore seating evaluations, pelvic positioning, flexible versus fixed postural asymmetries, and the differences between planar, contoured, and custom-molded seating. Anne also explains tilt and recline, power seat functions, and when to consider power mobility. Throughout the episode, Anne emphasizes the need to balance support, comfort, independence, and environmental needs to identify the best mobility solution for each child and how to apply this clinical reasoning when answering PCS exam questions.Follow Anne and Ready To Roll Physical Therapy on Instagram and LinkedIn Ready To Roll Physical Therapy websiteResources discussed in today’s episode can be found on our websiteUse code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge subscription! Check out our website, and subscribe for our subscription only episodesFollow us on InstagramThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.