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Determining if a Dynamic Back is Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant hip extension, is seeking movement, and/or has a history of equipment breakage, a Dynamic Back may be appropriate. However, trialing a Dynamic Back can be challenging, as the frame may have to be modified to trial this equipment. How do you determine if this intervention is appropriate without actually trying it?
Continue ReadingAngle Adjustable Knee Joint – How do I change it?
This video demonstrates how to change the angle of a Seating Dynamics Footrest using the Angle Adjustable Knee Joint. Dynamic Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-footrests/
Continue ReadingDetermining if Dynamic Footrests are Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant extension and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Footrests may be appropriate. You may note that the client is extending at the knees, exerting significant force on the footplates, or actually leveraging off of the footplates and elevating the pelvis clear off of the seating…
Continue ReadingDetermining if Dynamic Head Support Hardware is Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant neck extension, is seeking movement, and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Head Support Hardware may be appropriate. However, trialing this equipment can be challenging. How do you determine if this intervention is appropriate without actually trying it? In this video, you will see that…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics – How to measure for our dynamic footrest
This video demonstrates key measurements needed to order a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Footrests – changing angles and holding position
Our Static and Dynamic Footrests offer easy angle adjustments at the knee and ankle in a wide range of angles. Once adjusted, our hardware will not move or break. Dynamic Footrest: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrest: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-footrests/
Continue ReadingUsing the PN 6100 Back Cane Saw and Drill Jig to prepare to install the DRBi
Some wheelchairs are available with the DRBi already installed. Otherwise, you will need to install the Dynamic Rocker Back by shortening the back-canes by a few inches to achieve the desired back height. We have created a tool, the PN 6100, to help do just this. For written instructions, visit https://www.seatingdynamics.com/how-to-install-dynamic-rocker-back/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics – How to adjust the anti-rotation screw
The lower portion of the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest may rotate in relation to the upper portion. If this occurs, please watch this video for instructions on adjusting the anti-rotation screw. For more information about our Dynamic Footrests, please go to https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/
Continue ReadingDynamic Head Support Hardware: Choosing Tilt and Recline Resistance
The Dynamic Head Support Hardware absorbs client forces and then returns the client to an upright and neutral head position. The purpose of this dynamic component is to protect the client from harm, prevent the mounting hardware from breaking, and to reduce overall extension tone. This hardware can be used with nearly any head pad to best meet an individual’s needs.
Continue ReadingNew Back Cane Saw & Drill Jig Simplifies DRBi Installation
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) provides movement in response to client forces. These forces are stored and then return the client to a neutral starting position. This Dynamic Back has many clinical applications, but first it must be correctly mounted to a wheelchair base.
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