Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back for Wheelchair Movement
The Seating Dynamics Rocker Back Interface is installed between the seat and the back of a wheelchair and provides movement of the back to absorb forces and assist the client back to upright. This movement can protect both the client from injury and the seating system and mobility base from breakage. This movement can also…
Continue ReadingDaniel – Managing High Tone Through Dynamic Seating
Daniel is a young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and seizures. Daniel has high tone in his extremities and low tone in his trunk and neck. His tone is so extreme that he has broken components of his wheelchair frame in the past as well as dislocated both of his elbows and ruptured…
Continue ReadingWheelchair Seating Surfaces, Cushions & Dynamic Seating
Can a Dynamic Back be used with any type of seat? Does the movement allowed by this component limit what seating surface can be used? This is an important consideration. A seat or cushion is typically designed to support the pelvis and provide pressure distribution when the client is in a static position. Dynamic seating gets things moving!
Continue ReadingISS: Dynamic Seating – Exploring Theory, Research, and Products
Several professionals spoke on Dynamic Seating – Exploring Theory, Research, and Products at the The 35th International Seating Symposium, 2019.
Continue ReadingMelissa “Missy” Tally, PT, MPT, ATP
Physical Therapy Coordinator, Perlman Center Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH “I feel the mat evaluation is critical in the recommendation for Dynamic Seating. Understanding the client’s movement patterns, including origin of tone, strength of movement and reaction to stability, helps to achieve the best outcome for the client using Dynamic Seating components.”
Continue ReadingDale Thomas
“When the client can move, you can just see it on their face – they are relieved.”
Continue ReadingSaving 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.
Continue ReadingPain in People using Wheelchairs
People with conditions which include increased muscle tone and/or spasticity are likely to experience pain in their wheelchair seating system. Frank and De Souza (2017) conducted a study which looked at individuals with cerebral palsy (GMFCS levels IV and V) who use power wheelchairs. Of the 102 participants, 20 reported problematic pain (20%) caused by…
Continue ReadingEvaluation, Simulation, and Dynamic Seating Trials
Recently a therapist asked me how she could recommend Dynamic Seating components if she didn’t actually try these with a client. Great question!
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface changes
Seating Dynamics is always looking for a way to improve our products. The latch plate is now red and labeled to improve appropriate use of the locking feature. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/dynamic-rockerback/ Case Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2018/05/30/the-dynamic-rocker-back-interface-when-should-i-lock-it-out/
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