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Technical Considerations
Dynamic Footrests, Pivot Points, and High Pivot Receivers
Dynamic Seating components are designed to move with a client. A great deal of design goes into these components to ensure the product responds to client forces and maintains client position.
Continue ReadingMaintenance Time! The Dynamic Footrests
Dynamic Seating uses elastomers, springs, and/or hydraulics to absorb force, store energy, and return the client to a starting position. Instead of the wheelchair frame breaking, the dynamic component will wear and require replacement.
Continue ReadingDoes 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.
Continue ReadingThe Dynamic Seating Resistance Relationship: too much, too little, or just right!
Resistance to force allows the dynamic seating component to return to its starting position. If it is too low or too high, the component will not work effectively.
Continue ReadingDoes Dynamic Seating Increase Shear?
In wheelchair seating, shear occurs when the client’s body tissues move in relation to the surfaces of the seating system. This can occur during transfers, movement within the seating system, or movement of the seating system or wheelchair frame.
Continue ReadingMaintenance Time! The Dynamic Rocker Back
Most items need a certain level of maintenance. I have to get the oil changed in my car and fertilize my lawn, for example. What about Dynamic Seating components? The answer is, “Yes!”
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