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Tech Tip: Dynamic Footrests – Knee Angle Adjustment
In our new series of Tech Tips for Dynamic Seating products, JJ shows you how to set the angle at the knee on your Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchairs.
Continue ReadingDynamic Head Support Hardware – Lockout Demo
In this video, JJ demonstrates the lockout function of the Dynamic Headrest allowing users to pause headrest movement when undesirable.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Dynamic Footrest – Knee Angle Adjustment on Telescoping-only Footrest
In this video, JJ shows you how to adjust the knee angle on the telescoping-only Dynamic 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 Footrest Adapter
The new Seating Dynamics footrest adapter will allow you to install any of the Seating Dynamics footrests on to many different wheelchairs. Case Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2018/05/02/faq-can-dynamic-seating-be-used-on-any-wheelchair/ Dynamic Footrest: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrest: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-footrests/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics One Piece Flip Up Footboard
Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. The Seating Dynamics Footboard can be used with the wheelchair manufacturer’s footrest hangers, our Static Footrests or our Dynamic Footrests. The Footboard flips up for transfers. Dynamic Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-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/
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