Pain 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/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) provides movement
The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface moves in response to client forces and then returns the client to an upright and neutral starting position. The DRBi reduces client injury, equipment breakage, and extensor forces, as well as provides movement. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/dynamic-rockerback/ Cast Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2016/10/17/3-reasons-provide-dynamic-posterior-movement-trunk-pelvis/
Continue ReadingNumotion: Dynamic Seating: a series of case studies
Therapist Michelle Lange presented, Dynamic Seating: a series of case studies, as a Numotion webinar on 4/23/19.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: An interview with Daniel’s Mom
Daniel is a 17 year old young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. He has been successfully using dynamic seating for over 5 years now. He started with a Kids Rock dynamic manual wheelchair. He currently uses a tilt in space manual wheelchair with a dynamic rocker back and dynamic footrests. I sat down with his Mom, Mary, to ask her some questions.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Time to Rock and Not Roll
Phillip is a mover and a shaker – literally! This adult with developmental disabilities likes to move. He lives at a residential facility in Delaware. Years of rocking in his manual wheelchairs have left a trail of destruction. He has broken seating systems, mounting hardware, and wheelchair frames as a result of repeated and often strong movements.
Continue ReadingPros and Cons of Integrated Dynamic Seating Systems
One of our past blogs, posted September 14th of 2016, explained the difference between Integrated and Modular Dynamic Seating. When boiled down to the basics, the difference between the two options.
Continue ReadingBert Lindholm, ATP
Numotion Denver, CO “As an engineering student, one of my favorite classes was Statics and Dynamics. I’ve always been fascinated with dynamic systems and now as an ATP, it’s great to see dynamic components introduced into Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). Manual and power wheelchair users with movement disorders and excessive, uncontrolled movement patterns can exert…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Wheelchair Head Support Movement
Dynamic Head Support Hardware allows neck extension, diffusing and absorbing force to protect the client, protect the hardware, and reduce overall extensor tone. The Dynamic Head Support can be used on its own or in combination with the Dynamic Rocker Back and Dynamic Footrests.
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