Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
“The Dynamic Rocker Back option offers a dynamic seat- to-back junction. As Derrick extends at his hips, the movement of the base eliminates solid resistance. Instead of his movement and tone increasing (as it does with solid resistance), his movement was now facilitated, allowing his tone to calm down. The use of the Dynamic Rocker Back was successful in providing postural assistance to his active tone patterns. Of utmost importance was his need for a system that is durable and reliable. Funding for repairs is not always available. If Derrick’s system is broken, it results in him missing outings from which he gains a great deal of enjoyment.”
Continue ReadingDynamic Head Support Hardware and Head Position – Can One Help the Other?
Many clients who benefit from Dynamic Seating specifically benefit from movement at the neck. This may include clients who forcefully extend at the neck or who bang against the head support repeatedly, often in conjunction with a total body rocking movement.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Derrick
Derrick’s dynamic seating has reduced active muscle tone, improved his posture, and reduced equipment breakage.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: an interview with 2009 Ms. Arkansas Wheelchair
I recently spoke with Ryan Read, ATP of Presidential Mobility in Fayetteville, AK. He shared how much Dynamic Seating had impacted a client he works with – Jacqueline. I was particularly intrigued that her new Dynamic Seating has actually improved her speech production.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Jonathan and Tone That Won’t Quit!
Jonathan is a young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Dynamic Seating added to his wheelchair has helped him address tone that just won’t quit.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators
Dynamic seating has many potential applications. This blog covers the clinical indicators relevant to absorption and diffusing force, protecting the wheelchair user and more.
Continue ReadingDystonia and Dynamic Seating
Many clients with increased muscle tone also display dystonia. Dystonia is “characterized by involuntary, patterned, sustained, or repetitive contractions of opposing muscles, resulting in abnormal twisting body movements and abnormal postures”.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Tyler – when tone management doesn’t work
Numotion ATP Toby Bergantino share his dynamic seating success with client Tyler, a young man with cerebral palsy and extremely high tone.
Continue ReadingDynamic 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.
Continue ReadingDynamic 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).
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