Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Seating’
The Importance of Movement for All
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS We Need to Move Movement is normal. We are born moving and continue to do so our entire life. Our bodies are designed to move – it is actually easier to move than to stay still! When movement is prevented or restricted, we experience negative physiological effects. Movement is…
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating for People with Cerebral Palsy
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Dynamic Seating is movement which occurs within the seat and/or wheelchair frame in response to force from the client. Dynamic components absorb force which in turn assists the client back to a starting position. Dynamic Seating is frequently used to prevent equipment breakage, prevent client injury, diffuse extensor tone,…
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: a cost benefit analysis
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Whenever I recommend complex rehab equipment for a client, I need to be aware of the cost of my recommendations. Why? One reason is that my documentation must often include why something less costly will not meet the client’s needs. I often hear from team members who are considering…
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: What Does the Research Say? Part 2
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Our last blog explored some of the research that has been done on Dynamic Seating, demonstrating the effectiveness of this intervention for many of the clients using wheelchair technologies. This blog will review 3 additional studies. Although these studies are now dated, the information is still relevant to our…
Continue ReadingDynamic Seating: What Does the Research Say? Part 1
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS If you have been reading our blogs, thanks! You have seen that we are passionate about Dynamic Seating and have addressed many issues in these blogs and in other resources – clinical indicators, case studies, clinician and supplier perspectives, funding, maintenance and more! In this blog series, I would…
Continue ReadingFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating be used on a Power Wheelchair? Yes! Let’s Talk Compatibility.
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Ted Ruckstuhl is the Business Development Manager at Seating Dynamics. You may have spoken to him on the phone, he provides quite a bit of support to customers that way. One question he is asked frequently is whether Dynamic Seating can be used on a power wheelchair.
Continue ReadingTop 10 Seating Dynamic Blogs of 2018
Check out the top blogs from 2018 on Dynamic Seating topics from head positioning to documenting pain to new client stories and tools.
Continue ReadingLowering Agitation in High Tone Individuals with Dynamic Seating – A Supplier Interview with JJ Waldrop
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Supplier JJ Waldrop has worked for National Seating and Mobility in Richmond, Virginia for about 5 years now and has been using Dynamic Seating for even longer. He often works with Suzanne Eason, OT/L at St. Mary’s Home. JJ was kind enough to spend some time with me on…
Continue ReadingWheelchairs, Fashion & Dancing – A Clinician Interview with Judy Garber
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Judy Judy Garber has worked with Skills of Central Pennsylvania for 37 years; 35 of which she has worked with wheelchairs. “I worked in the same office as someone who would repair wheelchairs and I filled in for him when he was on vacation.” Skills of Central PA supports…
Continue ReadingFAQ: Can Dynamic Seating be used on a Power Wheelchair? Yes! But when is it appropriate?
Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS Dynamic Seating can be used successfully on a power wheelchair, though there are unique parameters which must be considered. Let’s take a look at when Dynamic Seating on a power wheelchair is clinically indicated – and not – as well as these other considerations.
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