Danny – Fulfilling a Need to Rock and Decrease Agitation
Danny is a young man with autism, sensory processing disorder, & global developmental delays. While in his wheelchair, he rocks with force, seeking sensory stimuli. See how dynamic seating helps.
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 ReadingLIVE CEU June 17: 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.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Using the Footrest Swing Away Function
In this quick tip, JJ illustrates how to use the swing away function on Dynamic and Static Footrests. This feature allows you “swing away” and even remove, if necessary, the footrests.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Seating Dynamics Replacing Elastomer on DRBi
In this video, JJ shows you how to replace elastomers (critical to proper function) on a Dynamic Rocker Back for wheelchairs.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Seating Dynamics Pad Adapter Install
In this quick tip, JJ illustrates how to use the swing away function on Dynamic and Static Footrests. This feature allows you “swing away” and even remove, if necessary, the footrests.
Continue ReadingThe Dynamic Rocker Back interface and Sufficient Resistance
In this video, this client rocks with such force that the Dynamic Rocker Back elastomer compresses completely and the metal above and below touch. We need more resistance!
Continue ReadingWhy Don’t We Use Sub-ASIS Bars Anymore?
Sub-ASIS bars are still available, though certainly not used frequently. To the point that a seating and wheeled mobility specialist could be shunned for using one. Why? What changed?
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