Set Up for Success: Mounts, Splinting, and Positioning in Adaptive Gaming

In this episode of OT Unleashed: Student Takeover, Katie Peterson and Dr. Erik Johnson dive into the critical role of mounts, splinting, and positioning in adaptive gaming. While switches and controllers provide access, this episode highlights how proper setup and body alignment are essential for maximizing performance, reducing fatigue, and promoting long-term participation.

Listeners will learn how occupational therapists trial mount placements, integrating positioning systems with wheelchairs, and using splinting to support efficient movement. The conversation also explores why client-centered positioning is key to building independence, confidence, and identity as a gamer.