Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Rocker Back Interface’
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Hannah’s Mom Phoenix, AZ “I loved that I could add it to her existing chair without changing the whole system. The DRBi is the best purchase I’ve ever made for Hannah.”
Continue ReadingQuick Class: Dynamic Seating – Improving Function
Dynamic Seating can improve function, including medical functioning. This Quick Class reviews specifics supported by research.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: Dynamic Seating – Allowing Movement
Dynamic Seating moves in response to client forces. Many clients move, not due to increased extensor tone, but rather for the explicit purpose of moving. We all tend to seek out movement. We are wired to move, and movement has so many benefits.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: Dynamic Seating – Preventing Equipment Damage
The forces from extension on a static wheelchair seat and frame can be so strong as to cause damage to equipment. Hardware used to mount the seating system and components (such as a head support), are particularly susceptible to damage.
Continue ReadingQuick Class: Dynamic Seating – General Clinical Indicators
Dynamic seating has many potential applications. Dynamic components absorb and diffuse force, protecting the wheelchair user from injury caused by sustained and/or repeated forces and reducing damage to the seating system and wheelchair.
Continue ReadingQuick 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 ReadingQuick Class: Maintaining Posture in a Wheelchair by Providing Movement with Dynamic Seating
Explore why clients lose their posture in a wheelchair & how Dynamic Seating can help.
Continue ReadingFree CEU: Introduction to Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs
Join OT Michelle Lange on demand for An Introduction to Dynamic Seating for Wheelchairs with IACET CEUs provided by NRRTS as an authorized provider.
Continue ReadingDarcy – Reducing Agitation and Providing Sensory Input through Movement
See how a Dynamic Rocker Back has not only satisfied Darcy’s need to rock in his wheelchair, but improved safety, sitting tolerance, function and decreased equipment breakage.
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