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Clinician Interview: Brain Power!

I had the privilege to present with a group of colleagues on Dynamic Seating at the International Seating Symposium last year. One of my co-presenters was Suzanne Eason, OT/L who works at St. Mary’s Home in Virginia. Suzanne is very interested in the impact of movement on brain development. I recently had a conversation with my friend.

Seating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement

Read more about combining Dynamic Seating components to optimize movement within a wheelchair: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2019/03/12/using-multiple-dynamic-seating-components/

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Components for Wheelchair Movement

This video illustrates the movement created by different Dynamic Seating components placed throughout the body on a wheelchair and then shows how different combinations of the components to maximize movement.

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back for Wheelchair Movement

The Seating Dynamics Rocker Back Interface is installed between the seat and the back of a wheelchair and provides movement of the back to absorb forces and assist the client back to upright. This movement can protect both the client from injury and the seating system and mobility base from breakage. This movement can also…

Pain in People using Wheelchairs

People with conditions which include increased muscle tone and/or spasticity are likely to experience pain in their wheelchair seating system. Frank and De Souza (2017) conducted a study which looked at individuals with cerebral palsy (GMFCS levels IV and V) who use power wheelchairs. Of the 102 participants, 20 reported problematic pain (20%) caused by…

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests provide movement in up to 3 planes

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests provide movement in up to 3 planes – telescoping, knee extension and plantar/dorsiflexion. These movements are designed work together to provide smooth lower extremity movement. Product Info: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/footrests/dynamic-wheelchair-footrests/ Case Study / Blog: https://www.seatingdynamics.com/2017/01/09/3-reasons-provide-movement-knee/

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Wheelchair Head Support Movement

Dynamic Head Support Hardware allows neck extension, diffusing and absorbing force to protect the client, protect the hardware, and reduce overall extensor tone. The Dynamic Head Support can be used on its own or in combination with the Dynamic Rocker Back and Dynamic Footrests.

Dynamic Seating Decision Making Tree

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

3 Ways to Keep Your Client’s Head Up

Not everyone who uses a wheelchair requires head positioning. Sometimes a head support is required only for safety in transportation if the client travels seated in their wheelchair. A head support may only be required to provide posterior support during tilt or recline. Many clients do have decreased head control and may require specific seating…

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.