Clients Using DS
Assessment
Demonstration
How-To
Wear and Tear indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With her feet strapped in static footrest hangers on her wheelchair, Alex demonstrates movement of her lower extremities and obvious wear and tear, particularly between the footplate and the footrest hanger.
Large and Forceful Leg Movements indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With her left foot unstrapped from her wheelchair, Alex demonstrates lower extremity large and forceful movements.
Knee Extension and Sustained Forces indicate need for Dynamic Footrests
With both feet unstrapped from her wheelchair, Alex quickly extends both knees with sustained force.
Hip Extension & Loss of Position in Wheelchair
This young man extends with significant force at his hips, causing him to elevate his pelvis off of the cushion. When he relaxes, his pelvis lands on the cushion in a posterior pelvic tilt.
Determining if a Dynamic Back is Appropriate
Our Dynamic Back is designed for a client has moderate to significant hip extension, is seeking movement, and/or has a history of equipment breakage.
Determining if Dynamic Footrests are Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant extension and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Footrests may…
Determining if Dynamic Head Support Hardware is Appropriate
In general, if a client has moderate to significant neck extension, is seeking movement, and/or has a history of equipment…