NuFair Seattle: Dynamic Seating
NuFair, Seattle, WA, 2017 Seattle, WA Dynamic Seating Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Description: Dynamic seating has three primary functions – to allow movement, to diffuse force, and to protect the seating system and mounting hardware. Dynamic options continue to expand and improve. This course will take a look at the product options, discuss clinical indicators…
Continue ReadingWill my client break the Dynamic Seating?
Dynamic Seating is often used to prevent equipment breakage, specifically the wheelchair frame and seating system. The Dynamic components absorb strong, repeated, sudden, and/or sustained forces, hence protecting vulnerable areas of the seating and mobility base. This was addressed in two prior Blogs (Dynamic Seating to Prevent Equipment Breakage, part 1 and part 2). But what about the Dynamic Components themselves? Just how durable are these?
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating and Medicare
Is it possible to get funding for Dynamic Seating components through Medicare? What about funding for clients who are on both Medicare and State Medicaid? To get the answers, I contacted my friend Andria Pritchett, Executive Director of Clinical Education for Numotion.
Continue ReadingConvaid: Dynamic vs. Non-Dynamic Seating Including Vests and Belts
Dynamic vs. Non-Dynamic Seating Including Vests and Belts was presented by Missy Ball, MT, PT, ATP, NDT on behalf of Convaid on 8/24/17.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: a cost benefit analysis
Whenever I recommend complex rehab equipment for a client, I need to be aware of the cost of my recommendations. Why? One reason is that my documentation must often include why something less costly will not meet the client’s needs.
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Modular Dynamic Seating Systems
In this blog, we will highlight the advantages of Modular Dynamic components. Modular components can be retrofitted to a new or existing mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another.
Continue ReadingModular Dynamic Seating Components Vs. Integrated Dynamic Seating Systems
Modular components can be retrofitted to a mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another. Let’s take a look at Spencer’s transition from an Integrated system to Modular components.
Continue ReadingFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating Be Used on any Wheelchair?
Did you know that Seating Dynamics has a very comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions? You can find this list by ‘hovering’ over the Dynamic Seating tab on our website. One of our FAQs is “Can dynamic seating be used on any wheelchair?”
Continue ReadingWhen An Elastomer Goes Flat… The Story of J and the Flattened Elastomers
This is the story of J and the flattened elastomers. J is a young man with an incredibly strong extensor tone pattern that usually initiates in his hips. He uses a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back to absorb these forces. He resides in a long term care facility and has multiple caregivers who have known him for many years.
Continue ReadingToby Bergantino, ATP
Numotion Rocky Hill, Connecticut “In my eyes, if I’ve made a client more comfortable, I’ve succeeded.”
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