Dynamic Stories
Dynamic Stories: Jeanie, CP Advocate and Dynamic Seating User
Learn how Jeanie, a cerebral palsy advocate, uses dynamic seating to manage muscle tone, reduce pain, and stay active in her advocacy work.
How Many People Does It Take to Install the Dynamic Rocker Back interface?
Learn how a clinical team successfully installed a Dynamic Rocker Back interface, improving efficiency and supporting movement needs in seating solutions.
Dear CMS…A Technician’s Perspective
A seasoned adaptive equipment technician explains why dynamic backs differ from shock absorbers and why the distinction matters for comfort, safety, and function.
Dear CMS…Tamara’s Thoughts
Expert testimony highlights how dynamic wheelchair backs are essential for safety, durability, and quality of life for users with complex postural needs.
Clinician Interview: Suzanne Wilhoit, OTR/L, ATP
An occupational therapist shares real client outcomes using dynamic seating to reduce agitation, prevent equipment damage, and improve positioning and participation.
Dear CMS…a consumer’s perspective about the Dynamic Back Fee Schedule
Former Ms. Wheelchair Arkansas speaks up on the right to move freely in response to CMS Dynamic Back Fee Schedule.
Reducing Resistance to Allow Rocking
Jozie is a 3 1/2 year old girl with the diagnoses of epilepsy and West Syndrome. She received a manual tilt in space wheelchair with a Dynamic Back as she seeks out movement.
Dear CMS…a Clinician’s Perspective
Veteran OTR Karla Sonderland shares her thoughts on CMS’s proposed fee schedule for dynamic backs for wheelchairs.
Clinician Interview: Tabatha James, OTR/L, ATP, SMS
Numotion OT, Tabatha James shares her significant understanding of Dynamic Seating, as well as Suspension.
Clinician Interviews
Clinician Interview: Elaine T. Lu PT, MHEd, ATP
Elaine Lu is a physical therapist in Salt Lake City, UT who has many years of experience in wheelchair seating and mobility, including Dynamic Seating (DS).
Clinician Interview: Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
Mark Schmeler is well known in our industry and is currently an Associate Professor / Vice-Chair for Clinical Services & Policy in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh.
Clinician Interview: Becky Breaux, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Becky Breaux is a research senior instructor / assistive technology specialist at the Assistive Technology Clinic, part of the Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) at the University of Colorado in Denver.
Clinician Stories: An Interview with Christine G. Dale, OTR/L, ATP
Christine (Chris) is the Director of Therapy Services at North Mississippi Regional Center. She has been practicing for nearly 50 years and loves what she does!
Clinician Interview – Ginny Paleg: What Does the Research Say About Lack of Movement?
Ginny Paleg, PT, DScPT is a pediatric physiotherapist from Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. For the past 17 years, she has worked with children aged 0-3 years in homes and childcare.
Clinician Interview – Stefanie Laurence: Problem Solving During the Seating Assessment
Stefanie, Clinical Educator at Motion, Inc. in Toronto, shares her incorporation of Dynamic Seating into practice and education.
Clinician Interview with Missy Ball – Movement and Development
In this blog, I would like to share some of her thoughts on Movement, Development, and Function. Missy has written two articles on the topic of Dynamic Seating for Convaid which discuss this interrelationship.
Clinician Interview with Missy Ball – Unique applications for Dynamic Seating result in reduced constipation and increased strength
Missy Ball, PT, MT, ATP lives in Metairie, LA and has worked in the wheelchair seating and mobility field since 1985 and as Clinical Director in a hospital, in private practice, and as an educator.
Clinician Interview: Kaye Donec – diffusing tone, preventing breakage, and providing movement
Meet Kaye Donec, former Individualized Services Team Leader of the Adult Therapy Program at the Disability Services Department of Communities in Western Australia, and learn how she used Dynamic Seating in her career.
An Interview with Mala Aaronson, OT, ATP, CRTS
Mala Aaronson, OT is an amazing seating and mobility specialist working for National Seating & Mobility in Natick, MA. Mala took time out of her busy schedule to talk with me about Dynamic Seating.
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Supplier Interviews
Dear CMS…A Technician’s Perspective
A seasoned adaptive equipment technician explains why dynamic backs differ from shock absorbers and why the distinction matters for comfort, safety, and function.
Supplier Interview: Andy Foster, OTR, ATP, CRTS
Andy has been in the Seating and Mobility field for about 25 years. Growing up in Jackson, WY as a pastor’s kid, he helped out with the Special Olympics.
Supplier Interview: Bert Lindholm, ATP, FWD Mobility, Denver, CO
Bert Lindholm has worked in our industry for 29 years now, first in Georgia and then in Colorado. He is now at FWD Mobility in Aurora, CO.
Supplier Interview – Dynamic Seating Down Under with Astris PME, New South Wales, Australia
Meet Venesha Moodley and Laurie Grace of Astris PME and learn how they are using dynamic seating in New South Wales, Australia.
Supplier Interview: Doug Cobbs, ATP, CRTS
Doug Cobbs, ATP, CRTS is Vice President of Healthcare Equipment, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina. Doug has been working closely with Seating Dynamics to address the needs of a client he works with, Carl. Doug graciously shared some of his time with me recently.
Supplier Interview: Ryan Read, ATP – A Dynamic Journey
Ryan Read grew up in Topeka, KS where his Mom worked with children with special needs. These early experiences had an impact on Ryan who now works as an ATP in wheelchair seating and mobility.
Dynamic Stories: an interview with Jordan Joslin
Jordan Joslin is an ATP/SMS, CRTS in Erie, PA who works for National Seating & Mobility. He was kind enough to spend some time with me on the phone recently to discuss his experiences with Dynamic Seating.
Dynamic Seating through the Years – an interview with Toby Bergantino
Toby is an ATP who works for Numotion in Connecticut. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Toby on a few occasions and I truly admire his amazing knowledge and experience. He works quite a bit with dynamic seating and I had an opportunity to talk with him about that recently.
Saving Wheelchair Equipment from Destruction: Dynamic Seating to the Rescue
I recently presented a webinar on Dynamic Seating through AbleNet. One of the participants shared that he had successfully used Dynamic Seating with a client who routinely ‘destroyed’ seating and wheeled mobility equipment. Vincent Coratello is an Adapted Equipment Specialist and Minister of Fleet Operations at Allegheny Valley School in Hummelstown, PA.