Clients Using DS
Assessment
Demonstration
How-To
Providing Leg Movement and Preventing Wheelchair Equipment Breakage
Prior to receiving Dynamic Footrests, this client repeatedly broke her wheelchair footrests. See the difference.
Alex Rocking Wheelchair with Force: a side by side comparison
In this video we see a client rock her wheelchair with force using her Dynamic Rocker Back.
Alex’s strong movements are rocking the entire wheelchair posteriorly
If a client rocks a wheelchair with strong extensor tone and/or forceful movements, it is critical to look at the big picture.
A Dad’s Perspective of Dynamic Seating for his Daughter
In this video, Alex’s Dad answers the question, “What were your goals for pursuing Dynamic Seating for your daughter?”
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.
Jozie Rocks | Finding the Right Resistance for a Dynamic Rocker Back
These videos show how important it is to have a variety of elastomers on when installing a Dynamic Rocker Back. Different resistances are needed by different clients or dynamic seating won’t work as intended.
Lochlann’s New Dynamic Head Support Diffuses His Strong Neck Extension and Rotation
Lochlann has strong extension and dystonia and also seeks out movement. A dynamic back and dynamic head support diffuse these forces and allow movement.
Ashley: Dynamic Seating, Dystonia & Equipment Breakage
Ashley exhibits large and forceful movements (dystonia) which have led to injury to her legs and damage to the wheelchair. Dynamic Seating, at the head, back and legs, allows her to move easily and safely.