In this episode of Wheel Chat, hosts Anthony Mitchell and Justin Boulos are joined by internationally respected physiotherapist and educator Bart Van der Heyden for a thought-provoking conversation on the realities of wheelchair assessments, dynamic seating, and why function—not just posture—must guide our clinical decisions.

With decades of hands-on experience in seating and mobility, Bart challenges outdated thinking and shares practical tools that empower clinicians to provide more meaningful, client-centred solutions. If you’ve ever been frustrated by rigid forms, confusing tone presentations, or “by-the-book” assessments that don’t work in the real world—this episode is for you.

What’s in this episode?

• What dynamic seating really means—and why it’s more than just extensor tone
• Who benefits from dynamic support (hint: it's a much broader group than you think)
• How to use hands-on, functional strategies to guide assessments
• Rethinking mat evaluations: tone vs. true range of motion
• When forms fail clinicians—and how to replace them with real clinical reasoning
• Navigating complex cases by focusing on client goals, not just clinical checklists

Whether you're a therapist, assistive tech professional, or new to the world of seating and mobility, this episode is full of fresh ideas, practical advice, and experience-backed insights that will inspire your next assessment.

Connect with Bart Van der Heyden:

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartvanderheydenpt/

 Learn more about Super Seating:

🌐 Website: https://www.super-seating.com/

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