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Dynamic Seating Decision Making Tree

A general Decision Making Tree, guiding the provider through clinical indicators for dynamic seating. Download to read more.

Let’s Get Moving! Providing Movement Within a Wheelchair Seating System

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS – Exceptional Parent

Lack of movement within a wheelchair leaves a child in a static sitting position for extended periods of time. Learn more about how dynamic seating can help.

Seating Dynamics – How to adjust the anti-rotation screw

The lower portion of the Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest may rotate in relation to the upper portion. If this occurs, please watch this video for instructions on adjusting the anti-rotation screw. For more information about our Dynamic Footrests, please go to https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/

Dynamic Head Supports – the importance of design in meeting client goals

In our last blog, we discussed clinical indicators and contra-indicators to allowing movement into neck extension using a dynamic head support. Dynamic movement in this area can protect the head support hardware from damage, limit client injury, and reduce overall extensor tone. How does design facilitate these goals?

Dynamic Seating: The Results are In!

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS – Mobility Management

A survey of 100 was completed to get a sense of the number of professionals using dynamic seating.

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.

Dynamic Seating To Prevent Equipment Breakage, Part 2

Our last blog addressed using dynamic seating to prevent equipment breakage, particularly with clients who exhibit increased muscle tone. These clients often display strong extension, sometimes referred to as an “extensor thrust.” This intermittent and strong force can lead to breakage of the wheelchair seating system and frame.