Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Head Support Hardware’
Quick Class: Dynamic Seating – Absorbing and Diffusing Force
Many clients using wheelchair seating have increased muscle tone. This can lead to active extension, particularly at the hips, knees, and neck.
Continue ReadingQuick 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?
Continue ReadingCan Dynamic Seating Improve Postural Control?
Did you know that research has also demonstrated that Dynamic Seating can improve postural control and function?
Continue ReadingDynamic 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…
Continue ReadingSara: 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.
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.
Continue Reading3 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.
Continue ReadingPhillip 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!
Continue ReadingSeating 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.
Continue ReadingHow to Use the Dynamic Single Axis Headrest Lock-Out Feature
In this video, JJ demonstrates the lockout function of the Dynamic Headrest allowing users to pause headrest movement when undesirable.
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