Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Footrests’
Huntington’s Disease and Dynamic Seating
See how Dynamic Seating has helped Chris with involuntary movement from Huntington’s Disease.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Using the Footrest Swing Away Function
In this quick tip, JJ illustrates how to use the swing away function on Dynamic and Static Footrests. This feature allows you “swing away” and even remove, if necessary, the footrests.
Continue ReadingSample 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 feature 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 ReadingNewly Designed Dynamic Footrests! It’s all about the Pivot Point!
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 ReadingWear 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.
Continue ReadingVideo: Seating Dynamics Rotational Footplates
Watch how Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests for Wheelchairs move in 4 different ways, including rotational.
Continue ReadingKnee Extension and Sustained Forces indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With both feet unstrapped from her wheelchair, Alex quickly extends both knees with sustained force.
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