Dynamic Stories: Tyler – when tone management doesn’t work
Numotion ATP Toby Bergantino share his dynamic seating success with client Tyler, a young man with cerebral palsy and extremely high tone.
Dynamic Seating and Transportation: Dynamic Footrest considerations
In the second blog in our series on Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs and Transportation, we turn our attention to Dynamic Footrests on a wheelchair being transported.
Jeff Freehill
Numotion Indianapolis, IN “I like the comprehensive line of products offered, and the ability for the lower extremity supports to…
Phillip receives his Seating Dynamics components!
Phillip has a many Seating Dynamics dynamic seating elements as part of his wheelchair. Watch the video to see Phillip’s reaction!
Seating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Head Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement
Read more about how different combinations of Dynamic Seating components maximize movement within a wheelchair.
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests Diffuse Tone and Respond Individually
Spencer has cerebral palsy and very strong extensor tone. His Dynamic Footrests move in response to his extension and diffuse his tone. Without Dynamic Footrests, Spencer ‘stands’ in his wheelchair! He also does not move the same on both sides of his body. The Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests move in response to each leg, regardless of the degree of force or movement.
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Telescoping Footrest for Wheelchair Movement
Some clients may benefit from a telescoping feature in their wheelchair footrest. This client may have very tight hamstrings which limit active knee extension. The telescoping feature can absorb and diffuse force. Knee extension, in combination with the telescoping feature, follows the natural arc of movement which occurs when the knee is straightened.
Phillip – A Case Study of Dynamic Seating Used to Provide Movement
Phillip is an adult with developmental disabilities. He lives at the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, DE. He has increased muscle tone throughout his body. Phillip is non-ambulatory and nonverbal. He seeks out movement and tends to rock with his entire body in his manual wheelchair for much of the day.
Amber is excited to receive her new Dynamic Footrests!
Amber currently uses a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) and has just added the Seating Dynamics Footrests. Learn…
Determining 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…
