Can Dynamic Seating Prevent Client Injury?
Our past two blogs have addressed clinical benefits of Dynamic Seating, specifically the evidence for Dynamic Seating improving Postural Control and Function. Several of our past blogs have addressed using Dynamic Seating to prevent client injury, typically by exploring specific case studies. In this blog, we will take a look at the evidence for this clinical benefit.
Continue Reading3 Reasons to Provide Dynamic Posterior Movement of the Trunk and Pelvis
Seating Dynamics explains how a dynamic back rest provides clients with posterior trunk and pelvis movement.
Continue ReadingCary Yarbrough
Action Seating and Mobility Sherwood, AK “Kids, prior to their dynamic seating, would scream when someone carried them to their wheelchair. Now they can move and tolerate the wheelchair. Caregivers really like that.”
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating Provides Anterior Movement Of The Trunk – Part 2
Our last blog addressed dynamic seating used to provide posterior movement of the trunk. Anterior movement of the trunk can also be facilitated.
Continue ReadingChele
Kylie’s Mom Cody, Wyoming “Before Kylie got the Dynamic Footrests, she was constantly breaking her footrests. She was fracturing pieces of metal and everyone kept telling us ‘this shouldn’t happen.’ Getting the dynamic footrests has cut down on trips to the supplier for repairs.”
Continue ReadingMegan
Eddie’s Mom Braidwood, IL “We are extremely happy with it (the Dynamic Rocker Back). My son has done some serious damage to previous chairs, this has made a huge difference in his life for sure.”
Continue ReadingMaintaining Head Support Position – let’s do the math!
I see a lot of clients for head positioning in their wheelchair seating system. This requires a thorough seating assessment, as well as providing the best product. Even if I choose what I believe to be the very best head support for a client, I find that maintaining the position of that support is a challenge. I continually find that the hardware has moved, often resulting in a sub-optimal head position for the client.
Continue ReadingSharon Sutherland (Pratt), PT
“Once we identified what movement patterns needed to be blocked and which movements were better being allowed to happen- it was simply amazing how these children and young adults responded!! They were much more calm, slept better, had less digestive challenges and above all else “seemed happy – more smiley and less tears.” I am a big advocate of dynamic seating for that person who, upon thorough assessment and trial, is identified as a suitable candidate.”
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“If it weren’t for Seating Dynamics my son’s knees would still be swollen & bruised and he would still be breaking wheelchairs by shearing screws in half when he pushes with his high muscle tone. The moving parts allow him to be comfortable for longer periods of time and alleviates his pressure points, along with more options for positioning adjustments.”
Continue ReadingJJ Waldrop, ATP
National Seating and Mobility Richmond, VA “I have tried several different manufacturers of dynamic components over the years but all pale in comparison to the products put out by Seating Dynamics. Products and customer service is top notch and their products have held up in the most extreme situations when configured properly. They are my…
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