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OccupationalTherapy.com: Dynamic Seating

This seminar on Dynamic Seating was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for OccupationalTherapy.com on 11/22/17.

The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface: when should I lock it out?

The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) is a Dynamic Back that moves in response to client force. The elastomers in this Dynamic Back then return the client to an upright position. Some Dynamic Seating components “lock-out” or “latch” to temporarily render the component static. When should the DRBi be locked out?

ISS: Positioning the Head

Positioning the Head, a 2017 International Seating Symposium was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS.

Dynamic Stories: Kylie’s Shoes

Kylie and I have known each other for a long time. This young woman lives in Wyoming and works in the theatre. Kylie has cerebral palsy and has used a power wheelchair and speech generating device since a young age. She has recently started using dynamic seating. I spoke with Kylie and her mom, Chele, by phone.

HomeCEUConnection: Dynamic Seating

Watch on demand, Dynamic Seating, as presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for HomeCEUConnection, 2016.

Vincent Coratello

Adapted Equipment Specialist and Minister of Fleet Operations Allegheny Valley School Hummelstown, PA “Some of these clients live in these chairs, it is a second home kind of concept, it is the recipient of their bad moods. We forget that all these people, no matter their cognitive level, have different personalities.”

Positioning vs. Restraint – Frequently Asked Questions

Dynamic Seating also requires the use of secondary supports, including Pelvic Positioning Belts and Foot straps. These secondary supports may be misconstrued as restraints. This brief document provides information on Restraint policies and how to ensure that a client’s positional needs can still be met. Download to read more. Download a Copy It looks like…

NRRTS: Dynamic Seating to Provide Vestibular Input

Suzanne Payne Eason, OT/L presented, Dynamic Seating to Provide Vestibular Input, a NRRTS webinar held 10/12/17.

Dynamic Seating: The Results are In!

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS – Mobility Management

A survey of 100 was completed to get a sense of the number of professionals using dynamic seating.

Proceedings Paper for Positioning the Head

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS

Many wheelchair users have decreased head control and may sit with the head in a suboptimal position. How can Dynamic Seating work to maintain position?