Alex’s strong movements are rocking the entire wheelchair posteriorly
If a client rocks a wheelchair with strong extensor tone and/or forceful movements, it is critical to look at the big picture.
The Dynamic Rocker Back interface: latched and unlatched
This video shows a Dynamic Rocker Back interface unlatched & latched for comparison.
A Dad’s Perspective of Dynamic Seating for his Daughter
In this video, Alex’s Dad answers the question, “What were your goals for pursuing Dynamic Seating for your daughter?”
Jozie – Reducing Resistance to Allow Rocking
Jozie is a 3 1/2 year old girl with the diagnosis of epilepsy and West Syndrome (also known as infantile spasms syndrome).
LIVE CEU October 7: Muscle Tone and Tone Management: General Positioning Strategies for Clients with Increased Tone
Join OT Michelle Lange for this Free CEU on Positioning Strategies for Clients with Increased Muscle Tone.
Dynamic Stories – Patricia Toole, MAT, MSOT, OTR/L, ATP
Trish Toole is an occupational therapist who works extensively in wheelchair seating and mobility, as well as 24/7 postural care.
Greg Peek Has Built Long Track Record of Success Inside, Outside Complex Rehab Industry
iNRRTS features Seating Dynamics’ Engineer & Owner, Greg Peek, as their seating & mobility industry leader in this issue of Directions.
Wear and Tear indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With her feet strapped in static footrest hangers on her wheelchair, Alex demonstrates movement of her lower extremities and obvious wear and tear, particularly between the footplate and the footrest hanger.
Large and Forceful Leg Movements indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With her left foot unstrapped from her wheelchair, Alex demonstrates lower extremity large and forceful movements.
Knee Extension and Sustained Forces indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With both feet unstrapped from her wheelchair, Alex quickly extends both knees with sustained force.