RE: [SPAM] Bands & Helmets

March 11, 2008

Welcome to the group! Bands typically refer to the DOC

Band, STARband and Hanger Band. All of these bands are open on the top

which is why they are referred to as a band rather than a helmet. A

helmet would cover the whole head. Orthomerica, maker of the STARband,

also makes some other model bands/helmets that are fully enclosed. There

are also locally made bands/helmets that doctors will refer their patients

to. A lot of times people will use the terms “band” and “helmet”

interchangeably. Even though my son had a STARband I would refer to it as

a helmet when talking to people as they usually got the concept of what a

helmet was whereas calling it a band was more difficult to explain. Bands

and helmets both work the same way if they are active; active bands/helmets focus

on redirecting cranial growth toward greater symmetry. This is accomplished by

maintaining contact over the prominent areas of the head, and allowing room for

growth in the areas of flattening. Hope this helps!

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland)

4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

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[mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of ginatieman

Sent: 11 March 2008 11:41

Subject: [sPAM] Bands & Helmets

Hi all,

I have been reading through alot of the posts in the group & just

posted for the 1st time yesterday. I am so new to this, could someone

describe for me what the " bands " are & what they do vs. the

helmets?

Kaylie's appointment with her pediatrician is next week & I want to be

as knowledable as possible! Thanks so much!

& Kaylie (4 months old)

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