Change Can Be Good! An Interview with Cary Yarbrough of Action Seating and Mobility
Cary Yarbrough, ATP, works with Action Seating and Mobility in Sherwood, AK. He has been working with dynamic seating for many years, having mainly recommended the Kids Rock wheelchair in the past. When this was discontinued, he set out to find other options. Cary’s number one goal at the 2017 International Seating Symposium was to find Dynamic Seating – and he did at the Seating Dynamics booth.
Read MoreFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating Be Used on any Wheelchair?
Did you know that Seating Dynamics has a very comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions? You can find this list by ‘hovering’ over the Dynamic Seating tab on our website. One of our FAQs is “Can dynamic seating be used on any wheelchair?”
Read MoreNumotion: Positioning the Head (including dynamic options)
Positioning the Head (including dynamic options) was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for Numotion on 3/20/18.
Read MoreISS: Dynamic Seating – Enhancing Participation Through Movement
Presentations: Dynamic Seating – Enhancing Participation Through Movement and Feasibility Trial of a Whole Body Dynamic Seating System for Preschool Children with Dystonia: aims, methods, and measures, where given at the 2018 International Seating Symposium.
Read MoreTravis Medical / Travis Cares: Is Your Client Stuck? Dynamic Seating Gets Things Moving!
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L presented, Is Your Client Stuck? Dynamic Seating Gets Things Moving!, at the Travis Medical / Travis Cares, 2018 Conference.
Read MoreNational Seating and Mobility: Is Your Client Stuck? Dynamic Seating Gets Things Moving!
OT Michelle Lange presented, Is Your Client Stuck? Dynamic Seating Gets Things Moving! at the National Seating and Mobility 2018 Conference.
Read MoreHow Much is too Much? Choosing Resistance.
The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) moves in response to client force as two elastomers are compressed. The energy stored in the elastomers helps the client to return to an upright starting position. These elastomers can be switched to change the level of resistance.
Read MoreClinician Interview: Brain Power!
I had the privilege to present with a group of colleagues on Dynamic Seating at the International Seating Symposium last year. One of my co-presenters was Suzanne Eason, OT/L who works at St. Mary’s Home in Virginia. Suzanne is very interested in the impact of movement on brain development. I recently had a conversation with my friend.
Read MorePeanut Butter and Jelly: Dynamic Footrests and Securing the Feet
In a recent blog, we discussed how, just like Bread and Butter, use of a Dynamic Back requires the use of a Pelvic Positioning Belt to maintain the position of the pelvis during movement of the Dynamic Back. Well, just like Peanut Butter and Jelly, use of Dynamic Footrests requires the feet to be secured in order for client forces to activate this dynamic component.
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