Dynamic Seating & Self-Propulsion: An interview with Joe Gilkerson
Joe Gilkerson, ATP, works with Numotion in Salisbury, Maryland. I had a wonderful phone conversation with him recently in which he shared some dynamic seating experiences he has had with one of his clients, Blake and his journey to self propulsion.
Continue ReadingPhillip: an update on Dynamic Seating and Supporting Movement
Phillip is a 61 year old man who resides at the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, DE. We featured Phillip in a blog in October of 2017. I had the opportunity to work with Phillip in May of 2017 and recommended Dynamic Seating components at the knees, back, and head. I wanted to catch up with his physical therapist, Diana Hoopes, to see how he is doing.
Continue ReadingKurt Schmidt, ATP, CRTS
CHI St. Alexius Health Great Plains Rehabilitation Services Bismark, North Dakota “I’ve secured funding for dynamic components on both power and manual wheelchairs. To date I don’t believe that I’ve ever been denied funding.”
Continue ReadingTamara Kittelson-Aldred, M.S., OTR/L, ATP/SMS
Missoula, MT “Dynamic Seating is life changing for people who need it.”
Continue ReadingBack Cane Saw & Drill Jig Simplifies DRBi Installation
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) provides movement in response to client forces. These forces are stored and then return the client to a neutral starting position. This Dynamic Back has many clinical applications, but first it must be correctly mounted to a wheelchair base.
Continue ReadingNumotion: Dynamic Seating: Diffusing and Moving!
This course, Dynamic Seating: diffusing and moving!, was presented by OT Michelle L. Lange for Numotion on 6/19/18.
Continue ReadingThe Label Game – which clients use Dynamic Seating?
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS When I first began working with clients more than 30 years ago (yikes!), I saw many children with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella diagnosis with many other diagnoses residing underneath. As the practice of medicine has progressed, many children have more specific diagnoses thanks…
Continue ReadingAllowing Movement Of The Pelvis Without Loss Of Position
Seating Dynamics explains how dynamic pelvic components allow clients to tilt their pelvis forward and return upright to a neutral position.
Continue ReadingSupplier Interview: Dale Thomas – a success story!
Dale Thomas is a supplier with National Seating and Mobility in Lexington, Kentucky. He is fairly new to this field, but certainly not to complex rehab equipment, having a young son who has cerebral palsy and uses wheelchair seating and mobility. Dale is a big fan of Dynamic Seating and agreed to talk with me by phone recently.
Continue ReadingFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating be used on a Power Wheelchair? Yes! Let’s Talk Compatibility.
One question he is asked frequently is whether Dynamic Seating can be used on a power wheelchair.
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