Technical Considerations
How Footplate Rotation Reduces Knee and Ankle Forces
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS Footplate Rotation is the latest option on the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest. This blog takes a closer look at what happens to the knee and ankle joints during footplate rotation including joint movement and force. While I love to dive into lower extremity anatomy and physics, which I can really…
Continue ReadingHow Many People Does It Take to Install the Dynamic Rocker Back interface?
Learn how a clinical team successfully installed a Dynamic Rocker Back interface, improving efficiency and supporting movement needs in seating solutions.
Continue ReadingThe Dynamic Rocker Back Interface and Back Support Mounting: 4 is better than 2!
Learn how the Dynamic Rocker Back interface works with 4 point back support mounting to diffuse force, protect equipment, and maintain client posture in dynamic seating applications.
Continue ReadingThe Case for Dynamic Seating: Client Force vs. Product Limitations
This article examines how wheelchair and seating ISO standards compare with real world forces generated by clients with strong extensor patterns. Research findings highlight where dynamic seating may better address forces that exceed standard testing limits.
Continue ReadingEnsure Your Dynamic Back is the Original, Genuine Seating Dynamics Product
Another manufacturer offers a nearly identical version of an old model of the original Dynamic Rocker Back (DRBi) from Seating Dynamics. Make sure you know what your product is.
Continue ReadingFAQ: Does Installing a DRBi void the wheelchair manufacturer’s warranty? Part one: OEM
When installing a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) on a manual or power wheelchair, the back canes must be cut to accommodate the height of the dynamic hardware. A common concern from suppliers is whether or not this voids the warranty on the wheelchair frame.
Continue ReadingFAQ: Does Installing a DRBi void the wheelchair manufacturer’s warranty? Part two: non-OEM
When installing a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) on a manual or power wheelchair, the back canes must be cut to accommodate the height of the dynamic hardware. A common concern from suppliers is whether or not this voids the warranty on the wheelchair frame.
Continue ReadingDynamic Rocker Back interface – Factors which contribute to elastomer wear Part 1
How do the Elastomers in the Dynamic Rocker Back interface work? Let’s start with Seating Dynamics DRBi elastomer basics.
Continue ReadingDynamic Rocker Back Interface – Indicators that the elastomers need to be changed Part 2
The elastomers in a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) are designed to absorb client forces, store force as energy, and use that energy to return the client to upright sitting.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Using the Footrest Swing Away Function
In this quick tip, JJ illustrates how to use the swing away function on Dynamic and Static Footrests. This feature allows you “swing away” and even remove, if necessary, the footrests.
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