Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Footrests’
Numotion: Dynamic Seating: Protecting Both Client and Equipment from Harm
This presentation, Dynamic Seating: protecting both client and equipment from harm, was given by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS for Numotion on 8/21/18.
Continue ReadingDetermining Resistance: Dynamic Footrests – Update
Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests can move in up to 3 directions. First, the footrests can telescope, allowing movement downward. Second, the footrests can elevate, allowing the knee to extend and the foot to move forward. Third, the footplate can move into plantar and dorsi flexion, allowing ankle movement.
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 ReadingThe Label Game – which clients use Dynamic Seating?
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS When I first began working with clients more than 30 years ago (yikes!), I saw many children with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella diagnosis with many other diagnoses residing underneath. As the practice of medicine has progressed, many children have more specific diagnoses thanks…
Continue ReadingFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating be used on a Power Wheelchair? Yes! Let’s Talk Compatibility.
One question he is asked frequently is whether Dynamic Seating can be used on a power wheelchair.
Continue ReadingChange Can Be Good! An Interview with Cary Yarbrough of Action Seating and Mobility
Cary Yarbrough, ATP, works with Action Seating and Mobility in Sherwood, AK. He has been working with dynamic seating for many years, having mainly recommended the Kids Rock wheelchair in the past. When this was discontinued, he set out to find other options. Cary’s number one goal at the 2017 International Seating Symposium was to find Dynamic Seating – and he did at the Seating Dynamics booth.
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 Reading3 Reasons to Provide Movement at the Knee
Seating Dynamics explains the importance of dynamic wheelchair footrests that allow movement at the knee to reduce client injury and wheelchair damage.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Kylie’s Shoes
Kylie and I have known each other for a long time. This young woman lives in Wyoming and works in the theatre. Kylie has cerebral palsy and has used a power wheelchair and speech generating device since a young age. She has recently started using dynamic seating. I spoke with Kylie and her mom, Chele, by phone.
Continue ReadingModular Dynamic Seating Components Vs. Integrated Dynamic Seating Systems
Modular components can be retrofitted to a mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another. Let’s take a look at Spencer’s transition from an Integrated system to Modular components.
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