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! It is not typically realistic to conduct Dynamic Seating trials as one would need to place Dynamic Seating components on a client’s wheelchair for trial and often the frame would need to be modified to accept these components.
LIVE CEU March 18: 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.
Tech Tip: Seating Dynamics Replacing Elastomer on DRBi
In this video, JJ shows you how to replace elastomers (critical to proper function) on a Dynamic Rocker Back for wheelchairs.
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: Dynamic Seating – Maintenance
Most items need a certain level of maintenance. What about Dynamic Seating components? The answer is, “Yes!” All that force and movement will, eventually, wear down the elastomers. Depending on the degree of force and frequency of movement, the elastomers may have to be changed more frequently for some clients than for others.
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.
The Dynamic Rocker Back interface and Sufficient Resistance
In this video, this client rocks with such force that the Dynamic Rocker Back elastomer compresses completely and the metal above and below touch. We need more resistance!
Oliver – Increasing Strength and Decreasing Constipation
Oliver is an adorable 5 year old male born at 40 weeks with forceps delivery due to transverse presentation. Several weeks after birth, he was diagnosed with epilepsy, spastic quadriplegia, cortical vision impairment, and hypothyroidism.
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.
Dynamic Stories: Kylie’s Shoes
Kylie and I have known each other for a long time. This young woman lives in Wyoming and works in the theatre. Kylie has cerebral palsy and has used a power wheelchair and speech generating device since a young age. She has recently started using dynamic seating. I spoke with Kylie and her mom, Chele, by phone.