Dear CMS…a Clinician’s Perspective
Veteran OTR Karla Sonderland shares her thoughts on CMS’s proposed fee schedule for dynamic backs for wheelchairs.
Continue ReadingClinician Interview: Karla Sonderland, MS, OTR/L, ATP
OTR/L Karla Sonderland shares how dynamic seating improved safety, positioning, and skin protection for CRT users.
Continue ReadingClinician Interview: Elaine T. Lu PT, MHEd, ATP
Elaine Lu is a physical therapist in Salt Lake City, UT who has many years of experience in wheelchair seating and mobility, including Dynamic Seating (DS).
Continue ReadingClinician Interview: Becky Breaux, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Becky Breaux is a research senior instructor / assistive technology specialist at the Assistive Technology Clinic, part of the Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) at the University of Colorado in Denver.
Continue ReadingClinician Interview: Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
Mark Schmeler is well known in our industry and is currently an Associate Professor / Vice-Chair for Clinical Services & Policy in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh.
Continue ReadingHow 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 ReadingMitch – Extending in the Shower
Mitch extends with force, primarily at the hips. His wheelchair has dynamic components, but what happens when he is extending in the shower?
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.
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