Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Footrests’
Tech Tip: Dynamic Footrests – Knee Angle Adjustment
In our new series of Tech Tips for Dynamic Seating products, JJ shows you how to set the angle at the knee on your Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchairs.
Continue ReadingTech Tip: Dynamic Footrest – Knee Angle Adjustment on Telescoping-only Footrest
In this video, JJ shows you how to adjust the knee angle on the telescoping-only Dynamic Footrests.
Continue ReadingAmber 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 ReadingMyra Vasquez-Romero, OTR, ATP
Regional Manager, Lightning Mobility Evaluations, LLC Former Clinical Coordinator Outpatient Pediatric Seating and Mobility Clinic TIRR Memorial Hermann Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Houston, TX “I have used these dynamic footrests with much success for my patients and my families. LOVE THEM.”
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement
Read more about combining Dynamic Seating components to optimize movement within a wheelchair: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2019/03/12/using-multiple-dynamic-seating-components/
Continue ReadingEvaluation, Simulation, and Dynamic Seating Trials
Recently a therapist asked me how she could recommend Dynamic Seating components if she didn’t actually try these with a client. Great question!
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchair Movement
The dynamic footrest provides an energy absorbing range of motion. Traditional wheelchair footrests only provide a place to park the foot and, when subjected to significant forces, may be damaged. Dynamic footrests absorb the energy transmitted by the user’s movement, protecting the client from injury and the equipment from damage as well as providing movement…
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics One Piece Flip Up Footboard
Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. The Seating Dynamics Footboard can be used with the wheelchair manufacturer’s footrest hangers, our Static Footrests or our Dynamic Footrests. The Footboard flips up for transfers. Dynamic Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-footrests/
Continue ReadingSeating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest One Piece Footboard demonstration
Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. When used with our Dynamic Footrests, the dynamic component continues to move readily – even when pressure is exerted unevenly under the feet. The Footboard flips up for transfers. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/
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