Some clients may benefit from a telescoping feature in their wheelchair footrest. This client may have very tight hamstrings which limit active knee extension. The telescoping feature can absorb and diffuse force.
Knee extension, in combination with the telescoping feature, follows the natural arc of movement which occurs when the knee is straightened.
Seating Dynamics offers optional quick-release removable mounting hardware so that the head support can be easily removed for transfers, folding of equipment, and more.
The Lateral Swing-Away Adapter is compatible with Stealth Products’ Swing-Away hardware. This swing-away hardware supports pads for postural support at the side of the head. The hardware can also be used to mount switches by the side of the head.
The Sub-Occipital Pad Adaptor is compatible with several Sub-Occipital pads. These pads provide additional support at the posterior base of the skull and reduce neck hyperextension.
The Seating Dynamics Static Head Support is designed to replace standard head support hardware with highly adjustable and durable hardware that positions head pads precisely where needed without loss of alignment.
The Single Axis version moves posteriorly in response to client forces.
The Multi Axis version captures both posterior and rotational movement.
The Seating Dynamics’ Dynamic Head Support Hardware allows neck extension, diffusing and absorbing force to protect the client, protect the hardware, and reduce overall extensor tone. The Single Axis version moves posteriorly and the Multi Axis version captures both posterior and rotational movement.
Seating Dynamics has excellent dynamic products that are compatible with many frames. In my experience, the dynamic back and footrests have prevented frame damage, allowed for extension of the client but with return of pelvis to effective sitting posture, reduced pressures on back, buttock and foot area, and reduced agitation on clients with SI issues. Dynamic motion has also reduced constipation issues on one of my clients.
Missy, thanks so much for your comments! These are wonderful benefits to Dynamic Seating! And thanks for all you do for the clients that you serve!