Peanut 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.
OccupationalTherapy.com: Dynamic Seating
This seminar on Dynamic Seating was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for OccupationalTherapy.com on 11/22/17.
Bread and Butter: Dynamic Backs and Pelvic Positioning Belts
Michelle Lange discusses why it is critical to use a pelvic positioning belt with a Dynamic Back and how to address objections in a restraint-free environment.
ISS: Positioning the Head
Positioning the Head, a 2017 International Seating Symposium was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS.
Dynamic Stories: Time to Rock and Not Roll
Phillip is a mover and a shaker – literally! This adult with developmental disabilities likes to move. He lives at a residential facility in Delaware. Years of rocking in his manual wheelchairs have left a trail of destruction. He has broken seating systems, mounting hardware, and wheelchair frames as a result of repeated and often strong movements.
HomeCEUConnection: Dynamic Seating
Watch on demand, Dynamic Seating, as presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for HomeCEUConnection, 2016.
Dynamic Stories: An interview with Daniel’s Mom
Daniel is a 17 year old young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. He has been successfully using dynamic seating for over 5 years now. He started with a Kids Rock dynamic manual wheelchair. He currently uses a tilt in space manual wheelchair with a dynamic rocker back and dynamic footrests. I sat down with his Mom, Mary, to ask her some questions.
Positioning vs. Restraint – Frequently Asked Questions
Dynamic Seating also requires the use of secondary supports, including Pelvic Positioning Belts and Foot straps. These secondary supports may…
iNRRTS: Dynamic Seating to Provide Vestibular Input
Suzanne Payne Eason, OT/L presented, Dynamic Seating to Provide Vestibular Input, a iNRRTS webinar held 10/12/17.
Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference: Dynamic Components for Dynamic People
Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference, 2017 Toronto, Canada Dynamic Components for Dynamic People Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS (presented by Stephanie Tanguay,…