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Quick Class: What is Dynamic Seating?

Definitions and terminology may not seem very exciting but are very important. It is critical that we each know exactly what assistive technology or intervention is being recommended or used. In this video, Michelle Lange presents a definition and explains What is Dynamic Seating?

Can Dynamic Seating Improve Postural Control?

Did you know that research has also demonstrated that Dynamic Seating can improve postural control and function?

Dynamic Seating and Transportation: Dynamic Head Support Hardware considerations

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS updated 11/11/2024 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…

Sara: a mover and a shaker!

Sara has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and seizures. She has a long history of destroying footrests with aggressive movement in her wheelchair, Dynamic Seating has helped.

Growing 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.

3 Reasons to Allow the Neck to Extend

In previous blogs, we have discussed clinical indicators for providing dynamic movement at the hips and knees. Another location dynamic movement can be provided is at the neck through Dynamic head support mounting hardware.

Phillip receives his Seating Dynamics components!

Phillip has a many Seating Dynamics dynamic seating elements as part of his wheelchair. Watch the video to see Phillip’s reaction!

Seating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Head Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement

Read more about how different combinations of Dynamic Seating components maximize movement within a wheelchair.

Dynamic Head Support Hardware – Lockout Demo

In this video, JJ demonstrates the lockout function of the Dynamic Headrest allowing users to pause headrest movement when undesirable.

Accommodating repeated banging against a wheelchair head support

In this video, Phillip does not yet have a dynamic head support and has a bald spot on the back of his head from repeatedly banging against his current static head support. The current hardware has been reinforced to stop breakage. Phillips received his new Seating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support Hardware which moves with him,…