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Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests Diffuse Tone and Respond Individually

Spencer has cerebral palsy and very strong extensor tone. His Dynamic Footrests move in response to his extension and diffuse his tone. Without Dynamic Footrests, Spencer ‘stands’ in his wheelchair! He also does not move the same on both sides of his body. The Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests move in response to each leg, regardless of the degree of force or movement.

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Telescoping Footrest for Wheelchair Movement

Some clients may benefit from a telescoping feature in their wheelchair footrest. This client may have very tight hamstrings which limit active knee extension. The telescoping feature can absorb and diffuse force. Knee extension, in combination with the telescoping feature, follows the natural arc of movement which occurs when the knee is straightened.

Phillip – A Case Study of Dynamic Seating Used to Provide Movement

Phillip is an adult with developmental disabilities. He lives at the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, DE. He has increased muscle tone throughout his body. Phillip is non-ambulatory and nonverbal. He seeks out movement and tends to rock with his entire body in his manual wheelchair for much of the day.

Angle Adjustable Knee Joint – How do I change it?

This video demonstrates how to change the angle of a Seating Dynamics Footrest using the Angle Adjustable Knee Joint. Dynamic Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Static Footrests: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/static-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.

Tech 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.

Amber 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

Determining 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…

Dynamic Stories: An Interview with Robert’s Parents

Robert is a Dynamic Seating old-timer. This 27 year old man has been using Dynamic Seating for about 10 years now. I had the privilege of speaking with Robert’s parents, Jeffrey and Mary Elizabeth, on the phone recently.

Myra 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.”