Seating Dynamics Inc.

This document is designed to provide Clinical Guidelines for the use of Dynamic Seating with clients who have the potential to develop increased postural control and function. #Dynamicseating provides movement within a #wheelchair. When the client moves, the dynamic seating components move with the client, maintaining alignment with the seating system for postural support, skin integrity preservation, and stability. Clients who move against this resistance in a small and controlled range develop increased postural control, particularly trunk and head control, as well as increased function (Lange, et al, 2017; Lange, 2016). https://ow.ly/l9zt50QCp7q

JOIN US LIVE 12/4 or WATCH ON DEMAND Join #OT Michelle Lange for "Positioning the Head" for #wheelchair users. This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position. First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues. Second, we will explore posterior head supports in depth, matching specific features to client needs. Third, we will explore other options which may be required if posterior support alone is inadequate, including anterior head support. Fourth, we will explore dynamic options at the head. Case studies will be used throughout. .2 IACET CEUs provided by NRRTS as an authorized provider. https://ow.ly/IRt350U3s0T #PT #OTP #physiotherapist #ATP #OccupationalTherapy #WheelchairPositioning #PhysicalTherapy #AssistiveTechnology

3 Reasons to Allow the Neck to Extend with the Dynamic Head Support One location dynamic movement can be provided for a #wheelchairuser is at the neck through Dynamic Head Support Hardware. Most #dynamicseating options allow movement into neck extension and then facilitate return to an upright and aligned posture. So when is a dynamic head support clinically indicated? 1. Maintaining Alignment and protecting Hardware 2. Preventing Client Injury 3. Diffusing Overall Force https://ow.ly/IrCx50U3qjL #AssistiveTechnology #PhysicalTherapy #NeckExtension

With her left foot unstrapped from her #wheelchair, Alex demonstrates lower extremity large and forceful movements. The intensity of her movement has damaged her wheelchair and caused her to collide with her chair, bruising her legs. This activity indicates that Dynamic Footrests may help her achieve the movement she needs in a safer fashion. Learn more about Alex and how #DynamicSeating components have helped her. https://ow.ly/6iXH50U3oQh

A #PhysicalTherapist asked me how she could recommend #DynamicSeating components if she didn’t actually try these with a client. Great question! It is not typically realistic to conduct #DynamicSeating trials as one would need to attach Dynamic Seating components on a client’s wheelchair for trial and often the frame would need to be modified (i.e., for Dynamic Rocker Back interface) to accept these components. Instead, clinical reasoning is used to rule out other seating categories and determine if molded seating is indicated. Here are some suggestions for simulating a Dynamic Seating Trial to identify if Dynamic Seating would be appropriate during an evaluation: https://ow.ly/SP1l50U3qB2 #PhysicalTherapy #AssistiveTechnology #OccupationalTherapy

3 Reasons to Allow the Neck to Extend with the Dynamic Head Support One location dynamic movement can be provided for a #wheelchairuser is at the neck through Dynamic Head Support Hardware. Most #dynamicseating options allow movement into neck extension and then facilitate return to an upright and aligned posture. So when is a dynamic head support clinically indicated? 1. Maintaining Alignment and protecting Hardware 2. Preventing Client Injury 3. Diffusing Overall Force https://ow.ly/IrCx50U3qjL #AssistiveTechnology #PhysicalTherapy #NeckExtension

Grab this case study on toddler Jozie for a full picture of how #dynamicseating works for her. Jozie is a 3 1/2 year old girl with the diagnosis of epilepsy and West Syndrome (also known as infantile spasms syndrome). She underwent a corpus callosotomy at age 10 months to better control her seizures. She has developmental delays and is non-ambulatory and non-verbal. We recommended a manual tilt in space wheelchair and seating system, including a Dynamic Rocker Back interface (DRBi). We also recommended the Activity Chair with dynamic back. https://ow.ly/Qf8750U2yYF

Max is an adult with #cerebralpalsy and significant extensor tone. He can sometimes bring his head back to a neutral position, his current head support is unable to maintain this head position. See what happens when he trials Seating Dynamics Dynamic Head Support Hardware. https://ow.ly/x0y150TKUm5

With her left foot unstrapped from her #wheelchair, Alex demonstrates lower extremity large and forceful movements. The intensity of her movement has damaged her wheelchair and caused her to collide with her chair, bruising her legs. This activity indicates that Dynamic Footrests may help her achieve the movement she needs in a safer fashion. Learn more about Alex and how #DynamicSeating components have helped her. https://ow.ly/6iXH50U3oQh

Seating Dynamics recently hit a goal of working with 1000 seating & mobility professionals bringing 16,000 + #dynamicseating components to #wheelchair users around the globe. How many more lives will we change together? Will you join us? https://ow.ly/1MIP50TaYfQ