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Armrest Style and the Dynamic Rocker Back Interface
I work primarily with kids and their wheelchair frames are on the small side. This can be an issue when ordering a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi), as there is little ‘real estate’ on the frame.
Continue ReadingWhole 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.
Continue ReadingDynamic 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.
Continue ReadingCerebral 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.
Continue ReadingInternational Seating Symposium 2023
Seating Dynamics was happy to exhibit at the 38th International Seating Symposium (ISS) this year in Pittsburgh! With approximately 2500 participants from 35 countries and over 100 exhibitors, the Convention Center was busy!
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.
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