Clients Using DS
Assessment
Demonstration
How-To
DRBi difficult to latch? It may be time for new elastomers!
If a Dynamic Back is difficult to lock-out movement, it might be time to replace elastomers.
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.
The Dynamic Rocker Back interface: latched and unlatched
This video shows a Dynamic Rocker Back interface unlatched & latched for comparison.
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.
Free CEU: Positioning the Head
Join OT Michelle Lange for Positioning the Head to explore strategies beyond the head support of a wheelchair, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues.