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Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests Diffuse Tone and Respond Individually

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests Diffuse Tone and Respond Individually

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Spencer has cerebral palsy and very strong extensor tone. His Dynamic Footrests move in response to his extension and diffuse his tone. Without Dynamic Footrests, Spencer ‘stands’ in his wheelchair! He also does not move the same on both sides of his body. The Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests move in response to each leg, regardless of the degree of force or movement.

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Telescoping Footrest for Wheelchair Movement

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Telescoping Footrest for Wheelchair Movement

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Some clients may benefit from a telescoping feature in their wheelchair footrest. This client may have very tight hamstrings which limit active knee extension. The telescoping feature can absorb and diffuse force. Knee extension, in combination with the telescoping feature, follows the natural arc of movement which occurs when the knee is straightened.

Amber is excited to receive her new Dynamic Footrests!

Amber is excited to receive her new Dynamic Footrests!

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Amber currently uses a Seating Dynamics Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi) and has just added the Seating Dynamics Footrests. Learn…

Determining if Dynamic Footrests are Appropriate

Determining if Dynamic Footrests are Appropriate

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In general, if a client has moderate to significant extension and/or has a history of equipment breakage, Dynamic Footrests may…

Seating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement

Seating Dynamics Combined Dynamic Back Foot Components for Wheelchair Movement

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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

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Components for Wheelchair Movement

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This video illustrates the movement created by different Dynamic Seating components placed throughout the body on a wheelchair and then…

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests provide movement in up to 3 planes

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests provide movement in up to 3 planes

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Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrests provide movement in up to 3 planes – telescoping, knee extension and plantar/dorsiflexion. These movements are…

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchair Movement

Seating Dynamics Dynamic Footrest for Wheelchair Movement

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The dynamic footrest provides an energy absorbing range of motion. Traditional wheelchair footrests only provide a place to park the…

Seating Dynamics Footrest Adapter

Seating Dynamics Footrest Adapter

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The new Seating Dynamics footrest adapter will allow you to install any of the Seating Dynamics footrests on to many…

Seating Dynamics One Piece Flip Up Footboard

Seating Dynamics One Piece Flip Up Footboard

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Footboards are sometimes used as an alternative to separate Footplates. The Seating Dynamics Footboard can be used with the wheelchair…