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Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Footrests’
Sample Medical Justification – Dynamic Footrests
The following are sample medical justification wording for the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests for wheelchairs which may be used in funding documentation, such as a Letter of Medical Necessity. Justifications are listed by features and clinical indicator and a client may benefit from a Dynamic Seating component for more than one reason. In that case, you…
Continue ReadingSample Medical Justification – Static Footrests
The following are sample medical justification wording for the Seating Dynamics Static Footrests which may be used in documentation, such as a Letter of Medical Necessity. Justifications should also be customized for a specific client’s needs. These examples do not replace competent evaluation. If you require further assistance with documentation, please contact us for help.…
Continue ReadingSample Medical Justification – Dynamic Rocker Back interface
The following are sample medical justification wording for the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface which may be used in funding documentation, such as a Letter of Medical Necessity. Justifications are listed by clinical indicator and a client may benefit from a Dynamic Seating component for more than one reason. In that case, you may…
Continue ReadingDynamic Footrests, Pivot Points, and High Pivot Receivers
Dynamic Seating components are designed to move with a client. A great deal of design goes into these components to ensure the product responds to client forces and maintains client position.
Continue ReadingMaintenance Time! The Dynamic Footrests
Dynamic Seating uses elastomers, springs, and/or hydraulics to absorb force, store energy, and return the client to a starting position. Instead of the wheelchair frame breaking, the dynamic component will wear and require replacement.
Continue ReadingKylie’s Dynamic Footrests Diffuse Extension
When Kylie used to push on her footplates, her entire body extended and she moved out of position in relation to her seating system. With Dynamic Footrests, the footrests move in response to her force and so she remains in a seated position.
Continue ReadingNow Available: Lateral Knee Pad for Dynamic Footrest
Seating Dynamics is excited to offer a new product, a Lateral Knee Pad for our Dynamic Footrests!
Continue ReadingMy Client isn’t Moving as Much – What Happened?
Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating and the Restraint Debate
There are times when a wheelchair seating and mobility team, after careful evaluation and problem-solving, makes specific recommendations – only to hear that these well thought out interventions may be considered to be a restraint. So just what is considered a restraint and how does this affect Dynamic Seating?
Continue ReadingHow to Determine Which Dynamic Footrest Movements are Indicated for an Individual?
Dynamic Footrests provide up to three types of movement – a telescoping downward movement, knee extension, and plantar/dorsi flexion.
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