Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Rocker Back Interface’
Suzanne Payne Eason, OT/L
Director of Occupational Therapy Support Services St. Mary’s Home Norfolk, VA “We have used many types of dynamic components on backrests at our facility and can say honestly that the only style that has been successful has been the Seating Dynamics backrest interface. Not only is it sturdy and holds up well for longer periods…
Continue ReadingKaren “Missy” Ball, PT, MT, ATP
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.”
Continue ReadingJill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
“The Dynamic Rocker Back option offers a dynamic seat- to-back junction. As Derrick extends at his hips, the movement of the base eliminates solid resistance. Instead of his movement and tone increasing (as it does with solid resistance), his movement was now facilitated, allowing his tone to calm down. The use of the Dynamic Rocker Back was successful in providing postural assistance to his active tone patterns. Of utmost importance was his need for a system that is durable and reliable. Funding for repairs is not always available. If Derrick’s system is broken, it results in him missing outings from which he gains a great deal of enjoyment.”
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Derrick
Derrick’s dynamic seating has reduced active muscle tone, improved his posture, and reduced equipment breakage.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: an interview with 2009 Ms. Arkansas Wheelchair
I recently spoke with Ryan Read, ATP of Presidential Mobility in Fayetteville, AK. He shared how much Dynamic Seating had impacted a client he works with – Jacqueline. I was particularly intrigued that her new Dynamic Seating has actually improved her speech production.
Continue ReadingDynamic Stories: Jonathan and Tone That Won’t Quit!
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.
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: Clinical Indicators
Dynamic seating has many potential applications. This blog covers the clinical indicators relevant to absorption and diffusing force, protecting the wheelchair user and more.
Continue ReadingDynamic 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 ReadingUsing Multiple Dynamic Seating Components on a Wheelchair
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 ReadingFree CEU: Dynamic Seating: Moving past perceived barriers to provision of needed interventions
Join OT Michelle Lange for Dynamic Seating: Moving past perceived barriers to provision of needed interventions with IACET CEUs provided by iNRRTS as an authorized provider.
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