Positioning the Head: some general strategies
Many wheelchair users have decreased head control and may sit with the head in a suboptimal position. An upright and aligned head position is critical for vision, breathing and swallow. Numerous strategies may be employed to optimize head control and position.
Quick Class: Dynamic Seating – General Clinical Indicators
Dynamic seating has many potential applications. Dynamic components absorb and diffuse force, protecting the wheelchair user from injury caused by sustained and/or repeated forces and reducing damage to the seating system and wheelchair.
What is Dynamic Seating? A Definition
Our most-read blog is one that defines Dynamic Seating. That initial blog was posted about 4 years ago, so we wanted to revisit this foundational topic.
Evaluation, Simulation, and Dynamic Seating Trials
Recently a therapist asked me how she could recommend Dynamic Seating components if she didn’t actually try these with a client. Great question!
FREE CEU: Introduction to Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs
Join OT Michelle Lange for An Introduction to Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs with IACET CEUs provided by iNRRTS as an authorized provider.
LIVE CEU June 17: Positioning the Head
Join OT Michelle Lange for Positioning the Head to explore strategies beyond the head support of a wheelchair, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues.
Can Your Wheelchair Move Like This?
Watch this quick overview of how dynamic seating can work for wheelchair users, and the clinical benefits it provides through movement.
LIVE CEU September 9: Muscle Tone and Tone Management: Dynamic Seating Intervention
Join OT Michelle Lange for this free CEU accredited webinar on Muscle Tone and Tone Management: Dynamic Seating Intervention.
Quick Class: Maintaining Posture in a Wheelchair by Providing Movement with Dynamic Seating
Explore why clients lose their posture in a wheelchair & how Dynamic Seating can help.
Tech Tip: Seating Dynamics Pad Adapter Install
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.
