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The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface: when should I lock it out?

The Dynamic Rocker Back Interface (DRBi) is a Dynamic Back that moves in response to client force. The elastomers in this Dynamic Back then return the client to an upright position. Some Dynamic Seating components “lock-out” or “latch” to temporarily render the component static. When should the DRBi be locked out?

Dynamic Stories: Kylie’s Shoes

Kylie and I have known each other for a long time. This young woman lives in Wyoming and works in the theatre. Kylie has cerebral palsy and has used a power wheelchair and speech generating device since a young age. She has recently started using dynamic seating. I spoke with Kylie and her mom, Chele, by phone.

Will my client break the Dynamic Seating?

Dynamic Seating is often used to prevent equipment breakage, specifically the wheelchair frame and seating system. The Dynamic components absorb strong, repeated, sudden, and/or sustained forces, hence protecting vulnerable areas of the seating and mobility base. This was addressed in two prior Blogs (Dynamic Seating to Prevent Equipment Breakage, part 1 and part 2). But what about the Dynamic Components themselves? Just how durable are these?

Modular Dynamic Seating Components Vs. Integrated Dynamic Seating Systems

Modular components can be retrofitted to a mobility base and used individually or in combination with one another. Let’s take a look at Spencer’s transition from an Integrated system to Modular components.

FAQ: Can Dynamic Seating Be Used on any Wheelchair?

Did you know that Seating Dynamics has a very comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions? You can find this list by ‘hovering’ over the Dynamic Seating tab on our website. One of our FAQs is “Can dynamic seating be used on any wheelchair?”

When An Elastomer Goes Flat… The Story of J and the Flattened Elastomers

This is the story of J and the flattened elastomers. J is a young man with an incredibly strong extensor tone pattern that usually initiates in his hips. He uses a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back to absorb these forces. He resides in a long term care facility and has multiple caregivers who have known him for many years.

Rhiannon

Taylor’s Mom Colorado Springs, CO “Taylor received the dynamic back and we absolutely love it! It works so well with his tone. He likes that he can move a bit.”

Oil and Water – Do Molded Backs and Dynamic Seating Mix?

Oil and water don’t mix well and we often assume that molded seating and movement don’t mix either. Why? Well, a molded seat or back provides very intimate contact with the client’s body. If, for example, the seat to back angle changes, this can change the alignment of the client in relation to these intimate contours.

3 Reasons to Provide Dynamic Posterior Movement of the Trunk and Pelvis

Seating Dynamics explains how a dynamic back rest provides clients with posterior trunk and pelvis movement.

Megan

Eddie’s Mom Braidwood, IL “We are extremely happy with it (the Dynamic Rocker Back). My son has done some serious damage to previous chairs, this has made a huge difference in his life for sure.”