Dynamic seating has always been an area of interest for me. Before any specific product options were available, we were trying out different strategies at our seating and mobility clinic to provide some movement, absorb forces and protect equipment. So just what is dynamic seating? It is movement that occurs within the seat and/or wheelchair…
With a New View, a New Voice
Meet the Client Client: Hannah, 14 Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, plus cortical visual impairment, chronic lung disease, adrenal insufficiency, type 2 diabetes Major Goal: Determine best access method for a speech-generating device. Hannah is a happy 14-year-old young woman with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. She was born prematurely and other diagnoses include cortical visual impairment,…
The Pelvis: Using Secondary Supports in Positioning
As I perused my e-mailbox one Monday morning, I came across a request for positioning advice.Attached was a photo of a woman from the neck up and, admittedly, her head position wasn’t pretty. The requesting therapist wanted my opinion on the most appropriate headrest for her client. My response: I need a bigger picture! Particularly,…