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Supplier Interview: Andy Foster, OTR, ATP, CRTS
Andy has been in the Seating and Mobility field for about 25 years. Growing up in Jackson, WY as a pastor’s kid, he helped out with the Special Olympics.
Continue ReadingLock Out Feature | Dynamic Head Support for Wheelchairs
The Dynamic Head Support for wheelchairs can now be locked-out to limit head movement when desired, such as during transportation. Learn more about this helpful feature.
Continue ReadingKristen Extends and Maintains Position
Kristen is a young woman with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Kristen extends her body with force, particularly at her legs. She has a long history of breaking her wheelchair footrests secondary to this extension.
Continue ReadingClinician Stories: An Interview with Christine G. Dale, OTR/L, ATP
Christine (Chris) is the Director of Therapy Services at North Mississippi Regional Center. She has been practicing for nearly 50 years and loves what she does!
Continue ReadingDon’t Jump to a Solution Without Knowing What the Problem is! Part 2: the ATP/Supplier
In Part 1 of this Blog series, we discussed the Client and Caregivers and how they can help identify the Problem that needs a Solution. Part 2 presents the Supplier and their role on the team in determining a Solution.
Continue ReadingUsing Dynamic Seating to Reduce Client Injury and Equipment Damage
This case study follows a single participant from age 6 to his early 20’s as his seating and mobility team worked to find optimal seating solutions to maintain his position and prevent injury and equipment breakage.
Continue ReadingCan Dynamic Seating Really Help GI Issues?
Dynamic Seating has so many clinical indicators. Research and clinician experience also show a benefit to the gastrointestinal system.
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Expand Dynamic Seating General What is Dynamic Seating? Dynamic seating is movement which occurs within the seat and/or wheelchair frame in response to client movement and force. Dynamic components absorb force which, in turn, assists the client back to a starting position. https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2020/05/05/dynamic-seating-definition/ https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2020/08/07/quick-class-what-is-dynamic-seating/ Where does dynamic movement occur? Dynamic seating may allow movement at the hips,…
Continue ReadingSupplier Interview: Bert Lindholm, ATP, FWD Mobility, Denver, CO
Bert Lindholm has worked in our industry for 29 years now, first in Georgia and then in Colorado. He is now at FWD Mobility in Aurora, CO.
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