Dynamic Seating to Improve Movement and Function Presenter:
Allen Siekman, Siekman Consulting

The pelvis was designed for standing and movement, it was not designed for sitting.

Dynamic Seating allows or enhances controlled natural movement patterns while providing stability.

Natural reaching patterns include pelvis and upper trunk movement. Restricting pelvic and trunk movement restricts functionality.

Standard shoulder harness usually does not allow torso movement, limits push range, strength, and reach for daily activities.

45 degree belts limit anterior tilt and limit range of motion. 60 to 70 degree belts allow for greater pelvis range of motion. 90 degree belts use the legs to hold the pelvis and allows increased pelvis range of motion. It is also possible to lean forward and do a pressure relief while using a 90 degree pelvic belt.

A leg harness (like the one from BodyPoint) allows pelvis and torso movement while holding the legs down and back.

A product like the HipGrip from BodyPoint is built to be a dynamic device that supports dynamic movement.

Although there are specialized options available, there is a lot of dynamic seating that can be done using traditional belts set up at the correct angles.

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