Dynamic Stories
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.
Dynamic Stories: Carl – improved wheelchair driving and computer use
Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?
Dynamic Stories: Derrick
Derrick’s dynamic seating has reduced active muscle tone, improved his posture, and reduced equipment breakage.
Clinician Interviews
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.
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…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.
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 Interview: Becky Breaux, PhD, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Veteran Clinician Becky Breaux weighs in on how the changes to the CMS Fee Schedule may reduce access to dynamic backs for wheelchairs.
Dynamic Stories – Patricia Toole, MAT, MSOT, OTR/L, ATP
Trish Toole is an occupational therapist who works extensively in wheelchair seating and mobility, as well as 24/7 postural care.
Dynamic Stories – Clinician Interview: Missy Ball, PT, MT, ATP
Missy Ball is a retired physical therapist in Metairie, LA who has many years of experience in wheelchair seating and mobility, including Dynamic Seating (DS).
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.
Supplier Interviews
Dynamic Seating & Self-Propulsion: An interview with Joe Gilkerson
Joe Gilkerson, ATP, works with Numotion in Salisbury, Maryland. I had a wonderful phone conversation with him recently in which he shared some dynamic seating experiences he has had with one of his clients, Blake and his journey to self propulsion.
Supplier Interview: Dale Thomas – a success story!
Dale Thomas is a supplier with National Seating and Mobility in Lexington, Kentucky. He is fairly new to this field, but certainly not to complex rehab equipment, having a young son who has cerebral palsy and uses wheelchair seating and mobility. Dale is a big fan of Dynamic Seating and agreed to talk with me by phone recently.
Change Can Be Good! An Interview with Cary Yarbrough of Action Seating and Mobility
Cary Yarbrough, ATP, works with Action Seating and Mobility in Sherwood, AK. He has been working with dynamic seating for many years, having mainly recommended the Kids Rock wheelchair in the past. When this was discontinued, he set out to find other options. Cary’s number one goal at the 2017 International Seating Symposium was to find Dynamic Seating – and he did at the Seating Dynamics booth.
Supplier Interview: Concussions don’t Just Happen in Football
Recently I had a nice conversation with a colleague about Dynamic Seating. Joe McKnight is Director of Business Development in California, Nevada, and Arizona for Numotion, and he has been in the wheelchair seating and mobility field for a long time – probably longer than he would like to admit! Having that much experience provides a unique view. Joe states that “how we practiced 30 years ago and how we practice now should be different. We need to re-evaluate how we are doing things and how we need to change.”
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