Addressing Dystonia
Dystonia and Dynamic Seating
Many clients with increased muscle tone also display dystonia. Dystonia is “characterized by involuntary, patterned, sustained, or repetitive contractions of opposing muscles, resulting in abnormal twisting body movements and abnormal postures”.
Continue ReadingWebinar Series: Muscle Tone, Tone Management and Dynamic Seating Intervention
This series of three webinars, presented by OT Michelle Lange, explores the relationship between Muscle Tone, Movement, Wheelchair Seating Systems and Dynamic Seating.
Continue ReadingAshley – Dynamic Seating: Dystonia & Equipment Breakage
Ashley is a 35 year old woman with the diagnoses of cerebral palsy and dystonia. She exhibits large and forceful movements (dystonia) which have led to injury to her legs and damage to the wheelchair. She needs to move and her movements increase when she is agitated or excited.
Continue ReadingTop 10 Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs Resources from 2023
From FREE CEUs to FAQs, take a look back at 2023 to see what Dynamic Seating for wheelchairs resources our community found most helpful this past year.
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