Robert – Living Life Instead of Repairing a Wheelchair
Robert is a Dynamic Seating old-timer. This 27 year old man has been using Dynamic Seating for about 10 years now. He first began using Dynamic Seating when a change in funding prompted the order for a new manual wheelchair and his therapists at California Children’s Services (CCS) along with Betsy McKone (then of Rehab…
Continue ReadingMovement and Neuroplasticity
Suzanne Payne Eason, OT/L – iNRRTS Directions
Movement in a seating system and mobility device is essential for neuroplasticity in the neurologically challenged client. Explore this topic with veteran clinician, Suzanne Payne Eason.
Continue ReadingLet’s Get Moving! Providing Movement Within a Wheelchair Seating System
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS – Exceptional Parent
Lack of movement within a wheelchair leaves a child in a static sitting position for extended periods of time. Learn more about how dynamic seating can help.
Continue ReadingBread and Butter: Dynamic Backs and Pelvic Positioning Belts
Michelle Lange discusses why it is critical to use a pelvic positioning belt with a Dynamic Back and how to address objections in a restraint-free environment.
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics One Piece Flip Up Footboard
Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. The Seating Dynamics Footboard can be used with the wheelchair manufacturer’s footrest hangers, our Static Footrests or our Dynamic Footrests. The Footboard flips up for transfers. Dynamic Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-footrests/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest One Piece Footboard demonstration
Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. When used with our Dynamic Footrests, the dynamic component continues to move readily – even when pressure is exerted unevenly under the feet. The Footboard flips up for transfers. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/
Continue ReadingCombining Dynamic Seating Components for increased impact
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface, Dynamic Footrests, and Dynamic Head Support Hardware can be combined to provide movement in multiple areas to meet an individual’s needs. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/dynamic-seating/ Case Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2017/06/06/advantages-modular-dynamic-seating-systems/
Continue ReadingUsing the PN 6100 Back Cane Saw and Drill Jig to prepare to install the DRBi
Some wheelchairs are available with the DRBi already installed. Otherwise, you will need to install the Dynamic Rocker Back by shortening the back-canes by a few inches to achieve the desired back height. We have created a tool, the PN 6100, to help do just this. For written instructions, visit https://www.seatingdynamics.com/how-to-install-dynamic-rocker-back/
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating for Wheelchairs – Dynamic Components in Motion
Seating Dynamics offers a Dynamic Rocker Back Interface, Dynamic Footrests and Dynamic Head Support Hardware which are compatible with most manual and power wheelchairs. These add-on wheelchair components provide and support movement within a wheelchair throughout the body. Dynamic Seating serves as a solution to a variety of wheelchair seating challenges and can help: To…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics – How to adjust the anti-rotation screw
The lower portion of the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest may rotate in relation to the upper portion. If this occurs, please watch this video for instructions on adjusting the anti-rotation screw. For more information about our Dynamic Footrests, please go to https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/
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