Alpine Rehab Conference 2023: a great time in Salt Lake City!
Early October found Seating Dynamics at the Alpine Rehab Conference in Salt Lake City. A packed house joined us for…
FAQ: Does Installing a DRBi void the wheelchair manufacturer’s warranty? Part one: OEM
When installing a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) on a manual or power wheelchair, the back canes must be cut to accommodate the height of the dynamic hardware. A common concern from suppliers is whether or not this voids the warranty on the wheelchair frame.
Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference 2023
This year’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference was great! Greg Peek and Michelle Lange traveled to Toronto for the event. Michelle presented “Dynamic Seating: Providing Movement for Clinical Benefit” to a full house.
How Do I Learn More About Seating and Wheeled Mobility?
One of the most common questions people ask me is how to increase their knowledge in the area of Seating and Wheeled Mobility. The answer, in part, depends on your learning style and preferences.
Alex – keep those wheels on the floor!
In this blog, we shall explore solutions for clients whose strong movements are actually lifting the casters right off the floor.
Dynamic Footrests: Alex needs movement, force diffusion, and stability
In our last two blogs , we met Alex, a young woman who has very forceful and large movements as well as increased muscle tone.
Dynamic Rocker Back Interface – Indicators that the elastomers need to be changed Part 2
The elastomers in a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) are designed to absorb client forces, store force as energy, and use that energy to return the client to upright sitting.
Dynamic Rocker Back interface – Factors which contribute to elastomer wear Part 1
How do the Elastomers in the Dynamic Rocker Back interface work? Let’s start with Seating Dynamics DRBi elastomer basics.
Whole Body Extensor Spasms and Dynamic Seating
In the past, whole body extensor spasms were often referred to as an Extensor Thrust or Extensor Thrust pattern. Whole Body Extensor Spasms is a recently introduced term which is more descriptive of what is actually happening to the body.
Cerebral Palsy: What Falls Under The Umbrella?
Many people with cerebral palsy who use a wheelchair can benefit from Dynamic Seating to provide movement, absorbing forces from increased muscle tone and movement patterns. With this in mind, it is important to understand that advances in medical testing have led to changes in how we understand this diagnosis.
