Dynamic Seating To Provide Vestibular Input, Part 1
Dynamic Seating moves in response to client forces. Many clients move, not due to increased extensor tone, but rather for the explicit purpose of moving. We all tend to seek out movement. We are wired to move and movement has so many benefits. Movement can calm, arouse, work muscles and provide comfort by varying our position.
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Angle Adjustable Knee Joint – How do I change it?
This video demonstrates how to change the angle of a Seating Dynamics Footrest using the Angle Adjustable Knee Joint. Dynamic…
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Using Dynamic Seating To Diffuse Force And Reduce Overall Extension
As discussed in our last 2 blogs, dynamic seating is commonly used to prevent breakage of the wheelchair seating system and frame. Another common application of dynamic seating is to diffuse force and reduce overall extension.
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Dynamic Seating To Prevent Equipment Breakage, Part 2
Our last blog addressed using dynamic seating to prevent equipment breakage, particularly with clients who exhibit increased muscle tone. These clients often display strong extension, sometimes referred to as an “extensor thrust.” This intermittent and strong force can lead to breakage of the wheelchair seating system and frame.
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Dynamic Seating To Prevent Equipment Breakage, Part 1
Dynamic Seating is often used to prevent equipment breakage. Some clients who use wheelchair seating exhibit increased muscle tone. This is common in clients with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and Huntington’s disease.
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NRRTS: Dynamic Seating
Dynamic Seating, a webinar, was presented by Suzanne Payne Eason, OT/L for NRRTS on 4/20/16.
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Numotion: Dynamic Seating
Dynamic Seating, a webinar, was presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for Numotion.
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Nordic Seating Symposium: Dynamic Seating – creating possibilities
Nordic Seating Symposium, 2015 Oslo, Norway Dynamic Seating – creating possibilities Tomas Collin
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NuFair Salisbury: Dynamic Seating: Principles and Practices for Clients with Neurological Diagnoses
NuFair, Salisbury, MD, 2015 Salisbury, MD Dynamic Seating: Principles and Practices for Clients with Neurological Diagnoses Barbara Crane, PhD, PT, ATP/SMS
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International Seating Symposium: Using Seating to Enhance Movement of the Body in a Wheelchair
International Seating Symposium, 2015 Nashville, TN Using Seating to Enhance Movement of the Body in a Wheelchair Jessica Presperin Pedersen, MBA, OTR/L,…
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