Wheelchair Seating Surfaces, Cushions & Dynamic Seating
Can a Dynamic Back be used with any type of seat? Does the movement allowed by this component limit what seating surface can be used? This is an important consideration. A seat or cushion is typically designed to support the pelvis and provide pressure distribution when the client is in a static position. Dynamic seating gets things moving!
ISS: Dynamic Seating – Exploring Theory, Research, and Products
Several professionals spoke on Dynamic Seating – Exploring Theory, Research, and Products at the The 35th International Seating Symposium, 2019.
Supplier Interview: Dale Thomas – a success story!
Dale Thomas is a supplier with National Seating and Mobility in Lexington, Kentucky. He is fairly new to this field, but certainly not to complex rehab equipment, having a young son who has cerebral palsy and uses wheelchair seating and mobility. Dale is a big fan of Dynamic Seating and agreed to talk with me by phone recently.
Pain in People using Wheelchairs
People with conditions which include increased muscle tone and/or spasticity are likely to experience pain in their wheelchair seating system.…
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface changes
Seating Dynamics is always looking for a way to improve our products. The latch plate is now red and labeled…
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) provides movement
The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface moves in response to client forces and then returns the client to an upright and…
Numotion: Dynamic Seating: a series of case studies
Therapist Michelle Lange presented, Dynamic Seating: a series of case studies, as a Numotion webinar on 4/23/19.
Phillip: an update on Dynamic Seating and Supporting Movement
Phillip is a 61 year old man who resides at the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, DE. We featured Phillip in a blog in October of 2017. I had the opportunity to work with Phillip in May of 2017 and recommended Dynamic Seating components at the knees, back, and head. I wanted to catch up with his physical therapist, Diana Hoopes, to see how he is doing.
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Wheelchair Head Support Movement
Dynamic Head Support Hardware allows neck extension, diffusing and absorbing force to protect the client, protect the hardware, and reduce…
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchair Movement
The dynamic footrest provides an energy absorbing range of motion. Traditional wheelchair footrests only provide a place to park the…