Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Head Support Hardware’
Dynamic Stories: Tyler – when tone management doesn’t work
Numotion ATP Toby Bergantino share his dynamic seating success with client Tyler, a young man with cerebral palsy and extremely high tone.
Continue ReadingJonathan’s Dynamic Headrest in Action
Jonathan has significant extension throughout his body secondary to cerebral palsy. He had a long history of breaking head support hardware and so a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support was recommended.
Continue ReadingTyler – When Tone Management Doesn’t Work
Tyler is a young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy.He is extremely strong and has broken many parts on his wheelchair. When tone management didn’t work, dynamic seating did.
Continue ReadingJonathan – Managing Extreme Extensor Tone
Jonathan is a 23 year old man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy with significant extensor tone. Learn how Dynamic Seating, when used in combination throughout the body can eliminate equipment breakage, relax the body and improve function.
Continue ReadingLet’s Get Together! Using Multiple Dynamic Seating Components
Dynamic Seating components are often used at the hips (dynamic backs), knees (dynamic footrests) and the neck (dynamic head supports). Dynamic components can be used individually, however combining these components can often maximize the impact Dynamic Seating can make and better meet the client’s needs.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating and Transportation: Dynamic Head Support Hardware considerations
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS This is the third blog in a series on transporting people in their wheelchair while using Dynamic Seating components. This final installment addresses transportation while using Dynamic Head Support hardware. The first two blogs also included current testing standards for transporting wheelchairs in a motor vehicle. Current recommendations are…
Continue ReadingTop 10 Dynamic Seating Blogs from 2019
In this blog, we look back at 2019 to explore the top 10 dynamic seating blogs from the year and reshare what our readers have found most helpful.
Continue ReadingGrowing Up in a Wheelchair. Will Dynamic Seating Grow too?
I mainly work in pediatrics and so growth is always a concern. When recommending equipment, whether it be a bath seat or a wheelchair frame, I need to know how much growth is available in order to ensure the item will continue to meet a child’s needs for as long as possible. After all, this complex rehab equipment is expensive, and funding is often a challenge.
Continue ReadingClinical Guidelines For Dynamic Wheelchair Seating: Postural Control and Function
This document is designed to provide Clinical Guidelines for the use of Dynamic Seating with clients who have the potential to develop increased postural control and function.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating Rocking in Wheelchair Demonstration
Faith’ loves to rock. Rocking increases her alertness and function. If she cannot rock, she quickly becomes less engaged and agitated. The Dynamic Rocker Back interface allows this rocking movement which she seeks.
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