Clinical Indicators and Assessment
Changing Medical Presentation Can Mean Changing Seating Needs
I often say that the only constant in the clients that I serve is CHANGE. I work mostly in pediatrics, so kids tend to grow and, as a result, outgrow their equipment. In kids, however, we have to deal with more change than simple linear growth.
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know if a Client Needs a Dynamic Back?
In earlier blogs we have addressed key topics such as “What is Dynamic Seating ” and “Dynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators .” In this blog, we will focus on Dynamic Backs.
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know if a Client Needs Dynamic Seating?
In earlier blogs we have addressed key topics such as “What is Dynamic Seating” and “Dynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators.” In this blog series, we will take a look from the other side – what can you currently observe that indicates this person could benefit from Dynamic Seating?
Continue ReadingCan Dynamic Seating Really Help GI Issues?
Dynamic Seating has so many clinical indicators. Research and clinician experience also show a benefit to the gastrointestinal system.
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know if a Client Needs Dynamic Footrests?
In earlier blogs we have addressed key topics such as “What is Dynamic Seating ” and “Dynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators .” In this blog, we will focus on Dynamic Footrests.
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know if a Client Needs Dynamic Head Support Hardware?
In earlier blogs we have addressed key topics such as “What is Dynamic Seating ” and “Dynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators .” In this blog, we will focus on Dynamic Head Support Hardware.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: Decreased Energy Consumption and Weight Gain
It has been established that Dynamic Seating absorbs and diffuses force. This intervention is often used to prevent client injury and equipment breakage, as well as to provide movement.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Movement within a Wheelchair Seating System
Take a deep dive into why many are unable to move in a wheelchair and why it’s important to offer solutions that provide movement.
Continue ReadingMovement as a Human Right
Movement within wheelchair seating is not limited to movement between locations, but movement of the body itself, a right we can’t ignore.
Continue ReadingMy Client isn’t Moving as Much – What Happened?
Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?
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