How Young Is Too Young? Dynamic Seating and Age
In a previous blog , we addressed how to accommodate client growth when using Dynamic Seating components. In this blog, we will address how early Dynamic Seating should be introduced with our youngest clients.
Continue ReadingThe Gross Motor Function Classification System
The Gross Motor Function Classification System – Expanded & Revised (GMFCS – E&R) is a tool to measure gross motor function of children and young people with cerebral palsy. This tool is typically used from infancy through 18 years of age.
Continue ReadingJozie – Reducing Resistance to Allow Rocking
Jozie is a 3 1/2 year old girl with the diagnosis of epilepsy and West Syndrome (also known as infantile spasms syndrome).
Continue ReadingNaomi – Dynamic Seating, Positioning & PWC Driving
Learn how Naomi has used Dynamic Seating to control her power wheelchair, reduce injury and equipment breakage and maintain her position within several different seating systems.
Continue ReadingChris – Dynamic Seating & Huntington’s Disease
Christopher is a 60 year old man with the diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease. See how a Dynamic Back and Dynamic Footrest have improved his seating solution.
Continue ReadingAlex – Accommodating Large, Forceful Movements in a Wheelchair
Check out this Dynamic Seating Case study on large, forceful movements in a wheelchair.
Continue ReadingLochlann – Supporting Extensor Tone
Lochlann has strong extension and dystonia and also seeks out movement. A dynamic back and dynamic head support diffuse these forces and allow movement.
Continue ReadingKristen – Extension and Equipment Breakage
Kristen is a 31 year old woman with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. She has involvement in both legs and one upper extremity, with more involvement in the lower extremities (Triplegia).
Continue ReadingSupplier Interview: Andy Foster, OTR, ATP, CRTS
Andy has been in the Seating and Mobility field for about 25 years. Growing up in Jackson, WY as a pastor’s kid, he helped out with the Special Olympics.
Continue ReadingFree CEU: Positioning the Head
Join OT Michelle Lange for Positioning the Head to explore strategies beyond the head support of a wheelchair, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues.
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