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Quick Class: How to Determine Resistance for Dynamic Head Support Hardware
The optimal level of resistance is critical to the functioning of Dynamic Head Support Hardware. In this Quick Class, we will review how to determine resistance based on specific client parameters.
Continue ReadingApexpo Wheelchair Seating & Mobility Assistive Technology Expo: Dynamic Seating
OT Michelle Lange and other Assistive Technology professionals presented April 29-30 for the Apexpo 2021 on wheelchair seating and mobility.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How to Determine Dynamic Rocker Back Resistance for Wheelchair Seating
The optimal level of resistance is critical to the functioning of a Dynamic Back. In this Quick Class, we will review how to determine if the resistance is too firm, too soft, or just right.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: Dynamic Seating Durability – Travel, Resistance and Design
Dynamic Seating is often used to prevent equipment breakage, specifically the wheelchair frame and seating system. The Dynamic components absorb strong, repeated, sudden, and/or sustained forces, hence protecting vulnerable areas of the seating and mobility base. But what about the Dynamic Components themselves? Just how durable are these?
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How Dynamic Seating Can Improve Wheelchair User Function
Dynamic Seating can improve function, including medical functioning. This Quick Class reviews specifics supported by research.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How Dynamic Seating Can Improve Postural Control and Stability
Dynamic seating provides resistance to movement initiated by the wheelchair user, usually through spring or elastomer type mechanisms or other resistive, but mobile components. Movement against resistance has been demonstrated to increase strength in people with increased muscle tone without an increase in spasticity. Increased muscle strength can, in turn, improve both postural control and functioning.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How Dynamic Seating Supports Movement and Sensory Needs in Wheelchair Users
Dynamic Seating moves in response to client forces. Many clients move, not due to increased extensor tone, but rather for the explicit purpose of moving. We all tend to seek out movement. We are wired to move, and movement has so many benefits.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How Dynamic Seating Can Help Prevent Wheelchair Equipment Damage
The forces from extension on a static wheelchair seat and frame can be so strong as to cause damage to equipment. Hardware used to mount the seating system and components (such as a head support), are particularly susceptible to damage.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: How Dynamic Seating Absorbs and Diffuses Force
Many clients using wheelchair seating have increased muscle tone. This can lead to active extension, particularly at the hips, knees, and neck.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: What Is Dynamic Seating?
Definitions and terminology may not seem very exciting but are very important. It is critical that we each know exactly what assistive technology or intervention is being recommended or used. In this video, Michelle Lange presents a definition and explains What is Dynamic Seating?
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