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Dynamic Seating: Moving Beyond Static Wheelchair Seating - 2/27/2025

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Course Overview

Dynamic seating 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 and stability. Clients who extend within the seating system or seek out movement may benefit from dynamic seating. Dynamic components absorb and diffuse force, protecting both the client from pain and injury and the wheelchair seat and frame from damage. Absorbing force may reduce muscle tone. Providing movement can increase alertness and decrease agitation. Movement can also improve function and postural control.  

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • The participant will be able to Identify 3 goals of Dynamic Seating.
  • The participant will be able to Identify 3 clinical indicators for use of Dynamic Seating.
  • The participant will be able to locate 3 Dynamic Back options.
  • The participant will be able to locate 2 Dynamic Footrest options.

About the Author/Presenter 

Michelle Lange is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience and has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 15 years. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide, editor of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th ed., NRRTS Continuing Education Curriculum Coordinator and Clinical Editor of NRRTS Directions magazine. Michelle is a RESNA Fellow and member of the Clinician Task Force. Michelle is a certified ATP, certified SMS and is a Senior Disability Analyst of the ABDA.
 
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
Colibri Healthcare 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):  
Certified Nursing Assistant, Counselor, Dental, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work

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