Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 With all the talk about active and passive bands, I did some reading on the following STARband website. http://www.starbandkids.com/index.htm It has the following paragrapgh: The STAR cranial orthoses redirect head growth to improve proportion and symmetry, and derives their name from its purpose—Symmetry Through Active Remolding. Cranial orthoses are designed to provide total contact over the prominent or bossed areas of the baby's head to discourage additional growth there. The inside of the band is modified to provide extra space in the areas of the head that are flat or depressed. The baby's rapid head growth, especially during the first year of life and the shape of the band direct growth into the areas of least resistance and create a precise pathway for growth to occur. The orthotist progressively removes the foam liner or modifies the clear plastic over the course of the treatment program I hope this helps. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for this Angie! I think that helps explain it perfectly. Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08) Jordan-5 > > With all the talk about active and passive bands, I did some reading on the following STARband website. > > http://www.starbandkids.com/index.htm > > It has the following paragrapgh: > > The STAR cranial orthoses redirect head growth to improve proportion and symmetry, and derives their name from its purpose—Symmetry Through Active Remolding. Cranial orthoses are designed to provide total contact over the prominent or bossed areas of the baby's head to discourage additional growth there. The inside of the band is modified to provide extra space in the areas of the head that are flat or depressed. The baby's rapid head growth, especially during the first year of life and the shape of the band direct growth into the areas of least resistance and create a precise pathway for growth to occur. The orthotist progressively removes the foam liner or modifies the clear plastic over the course of the treatment program > > I hope this helps. > > Angie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Your welcome. Angie Re: Active STARbands Thanks for this Angie! I think that helps explain it perfectly. Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)Jordan-5>> With all the talk about active and passive bands, I did some reading on the following STARband website. > > http://www.starbandkids.com/index.htm> > It has the following paragrapgh:> > The STAR cranial orthoses redirect head growth to improve proportion and symmetry, and derives their name from its purpose—Symmetry Through Active Remolding. Cranial orthoses are designed to provide total contact over the prominent or bossed areas of the baby's head to discourage additional growth there. The inside of the band is modified to provide extra space in the areas of the head that are flat or depressed. The baby's rapid head growth, especially during the first year of life and the shape of the band direct growth into the areas of least resistance and create a precise pathway for growth to occur. The orthotist progressively removes the foam liner or modifies the clear plastic over the course of the treatment program> > I hope this helps.> > Angie> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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