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Quick Class: Dynamic Seating – Determining Which Dynamic Footrest Movements are Indicated

Dynamic Footrests provide movement in 3 directions: telescoping downward, knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion. This Quick Class discusses how to determine which movement to select for an individual client.

Clinician Interview with Missy Ball – Movement and Development

Posted in Blog, Clinician Interviews

In this blog, I would like to share some of her thoughts on Movement, Development, and Function. Missy has written two articles on the topic of Dynamic Seating for Convaid which discuss this interrelationship.

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Quick Class: Dynamic Seating – Assessment

Posted in Courses, Quick Class

It is not typically realistic to trial Dynamic Seating components as the frame may need to be modified. Instead, we can simulate the effects of Dynamic Seating during the assessment to determine if these components are indicated.

Clinician Interview with Missy Ball – Unique applications for Dynamic Seating result in reduced constipation and increased strength

Posted in Blog, Clinician Interviews

Missy Ball, PT, MT, ATP lives in Metairie, LA and has worked in the wheelchair seating and mobility field since 1985 and as Clinical Director in a hospital, in private practice, and as an educator.

Inhibiting Max’s Strong Neck Extension with Dynamic Head Support Hardware

Posted in Clients Using Dynamic Seating, Videos

Max is an adult with cerebral palsy and significant extensor tone. His Baclofen pump was recently removed secondary to an infection. This has led to strong neck hyperextension and rotation.

Determining if a Dynamic Back is Appropriate

My Client isn’t Moving as Much – What Happened?

Posted in Blog, Clinical Indicators and Assessment, Reducing Overall Extension

Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?

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Clinician Interview: Kaye Donec – diffusing tone, preventing breakage, and providing movement

Posted in Blog, Clinician Interviews, Dynamic Seating and Durability, Providing Movement

Meet Kaye Donec, former Individualized Services Team Leader of the Adult Therapy Program at the Disability Services Department of Communities in Western Australia, and learn how she used Dynamic Seating in her career.