Dynamic Seating at the Head Archives

Positioning the Head: some general strategies

Many wheelchair users have decreased head control and may sit with the head in a suboptimal position. An upright and aligned head position is critical for vision, breathing and swallow. Numerous strategies may be employed to optimize head control and position.

Complex Head Position, Dynamic Seating, and Funding!

We answer a question about concern for funding approval for a dynamic head support when client has broken multiple headrests to date.

Goodbye Static Head Support Hardware, Hello Dynamic!

Seating Dynamics has decided to discontinue the Static Head Support Hardware in February of 2025. Find out why.

Naomi Drives Power Wheelchair with Dynamic Seating Assist

Naomi shows us how her Dynamic Seating Head Support makes driving her wheelchair now possible.

International 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!

Lock Out Feature | Dynamic Head Support for Wheelchairs

The Dynamic Head Support for wheelchairs can now be locked-out to limit head movement when desired, such as during transportation. Learn more about this helpful feature.

Does the Dynamic Head Support Hardware Require Maintenance?

In prior blogs, we addressed Dynamic Rocker Back interface maintenance and Dynamic Footrest maintenance. Today, we turn our attention to the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support Hardware.

Dyllie: Dynamic Seating Head, Back and Foot Components

Dyllie is a 25 year old man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy who has been using Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests (telescoping, elevating, and plantar/dorsi flexion), Dynamic Rocker Back, and Dynamic Head Support Hardware for 8 months.

Ashley: Dynamic Seating, Dystonia & Equipment Breakage

Ashley exhibits large and forceful movements (dystonia) which have led to injury to her legs and damage to the wheelchair. Dynamic Seating, at the head, back and legs, allows her to move easily and safely.

Lochlann’s New Dynamic Head Support Diffuses His Strong Neck Extension and Rotation

Lochlann has strong extension and dystonia and also seeks out movement. A dynamic back and dynamic head support diffuse these forces and allow movement.