Dynamic Head Support Hardware Archives

Sample Medical Justification – Dynamic Head Support Hardware

January 1, 2022 |

The following are sample medical justification wording for the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support Hardware which may be used in 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…

Max’s New Dynamic Head Support Hardware

March 7, 2022 |

This video show how the Dynamic Head Support absorbs and diffuses Max’s strong forces, reducing the level of active extension in his neck and facilitating a midline position.

Inhibiting Max’s Strong Neck Extension with Dynamic Head Support Hardware

June 21, 2021 |

Max is an adult with cerebral palsy and significant extensor tone. His Baclofen pump was recently removed secondary to an infection. This has led to strong neck hyperextension and rotation.

FAQ: Where’s the Ball?

August 3, 2021 |

When ordering or receiving Dynamic Head Support Hardware, many people ask us “Where’s the Ball?” Most head supports (or headrests) use a ball between the head pad and the mounting hardware. Seating Dynamics does not. Why?

My Client isn’t Moving as Much – What Happened?

June 7, 2021 |

Dynamic Seating is designed to provide movement; however, client movement may actually decrease after using Dynamic Seating for a while. Why?

Karen “Missy” Ball, PT, MT, ATP

December 20, 2016

PhysioBall Therapy, LLC Metairie, LA “I have used dynamic backs several times in the past for clients with head trauma or cerebral palsy with periods of high extensor tone that broke back canes or headrest hardware. Definitely a needed component for those clients.”

Dynamic Head Support Hardware and Head Position – Can One Help the Other?

September 28, 2020 |

Many clients who benefit from Dynamic Seating specifically benefit from movement at the neck. This may include clients who forcefully extend at the neck or who bang against the head support repeatedly, often in conjunction with a total body rocking movement.

Dynamic Stories: Jonathan and Tone That Won’t Quit!

August 17, 2020 |

Jonathan is a young man with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Dynamic Seating added to his wheelchair has helped him address tone that just won’t quit.

Dynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators

July 28, 2020 |

Dynamic seating has many potential applications. This blog covers the clinical indicators relevant to absorption and diffusing force, protecting the wheelchair user and more.