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,…
NuFair Portland: Dynamic Seating
NuFair, Portland, OR, 2017 Portland, OR Dynamic Seating Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Description: Dynamic seating has three primary functions –…
NuFair Seattle: Dynamic Seating
NuFair, Seattle, WA, 2017 Seattle, WA Dynamic Seating Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Description: Dynamic seating has three primary functions –…
Will my client break the Dynamic Seating?
Dynamic Seating is often used to prevent equipment breakage, specifically the wheelchair frame and seating system. The Dynamic components absorb strong, repeated, sudden, and/or sustained forces, hence protecting vulnerable areas of the seating and mobility base. This was addressed in two prior Blogs (Dynamic Seating to Prevent Equipment Breakage, part 1 and part 2). But what about the Dynamic Components themselves? Just how durable are these?
Convaid: Dynamic vs. Non-Dynamic Seating Including Vests and Belts
Dynamic vs. Non-Dynamic Seating Including Vests and Belts was presented by Missy Ball, MT, PT, ATP, NDT on behalf of Convaid on 8/24/17.
Modular Dynamic Seating Components Vs. Integrated Dynamic Seating Systems
Modular components can be retrofitted to a mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another. Let’s take a look at Spencer’s transition from an Integrated system to Modular components.
Advantages of Modular Dynamic Seating Systems
In this blog, we will highlight the advantages of Modular Dynamic components. Modular components can be retrofitted to a new or existing mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another.