Search results for: breakage
Amber is excited to receive her new Dynamic Footrests!
Amber currently uses a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) and has just added the Seating Dynamics Footrests. Learn more about Amber’s use of Dynamic Seating: Dynamic Story | Case Study
Continue ReadingDetermining if Dynamic Footrests are Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant extension and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Footrests may be appropriate. You may note that the client is extending at the knees, exerting significant force on the footplates, or actually leveraging off of the footplates and elevating the pelvis clear off of the seating…
Continue ReadingDetermining if Dynamic Head Support Hardware is Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant neck extension, is seeking movement, and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Head Support Hardware may be appropriate. However, trialing this equipment can be challenging. How do you determine if this intervention is appropriate without actually trying it? In this video, you will see that…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support Hardware demonstration
Dynamic Head Support Hardware is compatible with multiple head pads and provides movement to protect the client from injury, the hardware from breakage and to diffuse force and extension. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/dynamic-head-support-hardware/ Case Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2017/02/22/3-reasons-allow-neck-extend/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back for Wheelchair Movement
The Seating Dynamics Rocker Back Interface is installed between the seat and the back of a wheelchair and provides movement of the back to absorb forces and assist the client back to upright. This movement can protect both the client from injury and the seating system and mobility base from breakage. This movement can also…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) provides movement
The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface moves in response to client forces and then returns the client to an upright and neutral starting position. The DRBi reduces client injury, equipment breakage, and extensor forces, as well as provides movement. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/dynamic-rockerback/ Cast Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2016/10/17/3-reasons-provide-dynamic-posterior-movement-trunk-pelvis/
Continue ReadingPhillip: an update on Dynamic Seating and Supporting Movement
Phillip is a 61 year old man who resides at the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, DE. We featured Phillip in a blog in October of 2017. I had the opportunity to work with Phillip in May of 2017 and recommended Dynamic Seating components at the knees, back, and head. I wanted to catch up with his physical therapist, Diana Hoopes, to see how he is doing.
Continue ReadingLowering Agitation in High Tone Individuals with Dynamic Seating – A Supplier Interview with JJ Waldrop
Supplier JJ Waldrop has worked for National Seating and Mobility in Richmond, Virginia for about 5 years now and has been using Dynamic Seating for even longer. He often works with Suzanne Eason, OT/L at St. Mary’s Home. JJ was kind enough to spend some time with me on the phone recently and we had a great conversation!
Continue ReadingWheelchairs, Fashion & Dancing – A Clinician Interview with Judy Garber
Judy has been using Dynamic Seating since about 2013 and really likes it. She is mostly using Dynamic Seating to prevent breakage which she was seeing at wheelchair backcanes and footrests.
Continue ReadingiNRRTS: The Benefits of Dynamic Seating for Individuals with Abnormal Tone Patterns
The Benefits of Dynamic Seating for Individuals with Abnormal Tone Patterns, as presented by OT Jill Sparacio for iNRRTS.
Continue Reading