Quick Class: Dynamic Seating – Addressing Shear
A primary goal of wheelchair seating and mobility is to reduce Shear forces. Does Dynamic Seating increase Shear? This quick class answers that question.
Carl: A Side by Side View of Before and After Dynamic Back Installation
Before receiving a Dynamic Back, Carl was actually standing up in his power wheelchair due to unrelieved extensor tone. After receiving a Dynamic Back on his new power wheelchair, Carl is able to stay seated with his body in alignment with the support surfaces of the seating system.
The Impact of Dynamic Seating on Computer Access
Carl used to lay on his stomach on a mat on the floor in order to access a computer keyboard using a head stick. With Dynamic Seating, he can now access his computer while seated in his power wheelchair.
Joe’s Dynamic Footrests
Joe has cerebral palsy and dystonia. His Dynamic Rocker Back interface, in combination with his Dynamic Footrests, allow him to move, prevent breakage, and maintain his posture within the seating system.
The 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.
The impact of Dynamic Seating on power wheelchair driving
Carl explains why it was difficult for him to drive his previous power wheelchair and how dynamic seating has improved his ability to drive his new power wheelchair.
FAQs: Dynamic Rocker Back interface Compatibility and Installation
Some of our most frequently asked questions have to do with Compatibility and Installation of the Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi). Let’s take a look at the questions you have been asking and our answers.
Dynamic Stories: Carl – improved wheelchair driving and computer use
Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?
Carl before and after Dynamic Seating
Carl uses a molded seating systems with power wheelchair. See how Dynamic Seating improves both his positioning and function.
FAQ: When is Dynamic Seating NOT Clinically Indicated?
Are there instances when Dynamic Seating is NOT indicated for a client? A while back, a colleague of mine stated, “why wouldn’t we let a client move?” We are wired to move and seek out movement for a variety of reasons. Personally, I’m not a big fan of sitting still.
