Growing Up in a Wheelchair. Will Dynamic Seating Grow too?
I mainly work in pediatrics and so growth is always a concern. When recommending equipment, whether it be a bath seat or a wheelchair frame, I need to know how much growth is available in order to ensure the item will continue to meet a child’s needs for as long as possible.
Continue ReadingAmanda – Providing Controlled and Safe Movement in a Wheelchair
Amanda has a diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy and loves to rock. Dynamic Seating allows her controlled and safe movement in a wheelchair.
Continue ReadingRESNA Position on the Application of Dynamic Seating
The purpose of this document is to share typical clinical applications as well as provide evidence from the literature supporting the application of dynamic seating to assist practitioners in decision-making and justification.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating allows Rocking in a Wheelchair
Faith’ loves to rock. Rocking increases her alertness and function. If she cannot rock, she quickly becomes less engaged and agitated. The Dynamic Rocker Back interface allows this rocking movement which she seeks.
Continue ReadingAction Seating & Mobility ACTNow Conference: Dynamic Seating: providing movement for clinical benefits
OT Michelle Lange presented Dynamic Seating: providing movement for clinical benefits at the 2019 Action Seating & Mobility ACTNow Conference.
Continue Reading3 Reasons to Allow the Neck to Extend
In previous blogs, we have discussed clinical indicators for providing dynamic movement at the hips and knees. Another location dynamic movement can be provided is at the neck through Dynamic head support mounting hardware.
Continue ReadingPhillip receives his Seating Dynamics components!
Phillip has a many Seating Dynamics dynamic seating elements as part of his wheelchair. Watch the video to see Phillip’s reaction!
Continue ReadingWhy Movement Helps People With Brain Injuries
“Jackson” (named has been changed) was in a car accident when he was only 6 years old and sustained a significant brain injury. As a result, he was unable to move himself, communicate with others, or control anything in his environment. He has been using various mobility bases since that time.
Continue ReadingSeminal Innovations in Complex Rehab Technology Manual And Power Wheelchairs
Seating Dynamics Owner and Engineer, Greg Peek, is featured for his work as a veteran in wheelchair seating in the December 2021 issue of iNRRTS Directions covering the history of CRT and Manual and Power Wheelchairs.
Continue ReadingPain in People Using Wheelchairs – Prevalence, Cause and Interventions
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS – iNRRTS Directions
This article will summarize current research related to pain in people using wheelchairs.
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