RE: Where to go in Ohio??????????????

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HI! We are in OH. We are going to Yanke Bionics. We just started the process. So, I don't have much insight for you yet. We pick up the helmet on Tuesday. We are in Medina. Where are you? What doctor did you go to????

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[Guest guest]

There is also a STARband provider in Toledo:

Cranio Kidz

Division of Cole Orthotic and Prosthetic Center

Cole, CO/LO

723 Ave., Bldg F

Toledo, OH 43612

419-476-4248, FAX 419-476-6655

Email: danielcoleco@...

www.craniokidz.com

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 3, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

Graduate!

, 5.5

, 9

Where to go in Ohio??????????????

We just got a script for our 7mo. old son for a helmet. We were

looking into Cranial Tech in Toledo. It is a bit of a drive for us;

however, the doctor then suggested Yankee Bionics. Any feed back from

those who are further into this journey would be greatly appreciated.

Our son also has torticolis and a vision issue, along with other issues.

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For more plagio info

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Molly,

Cole is where we were headed before our pediatrician expressed that we

do not need to travel so far - 2 hour trip each way as opposed to @ 20

minutes. I was very impressed with the reviews I have read about the

STARband; however, I am uncertain as to the make of device used by

Yankee Bionics. I do know that YB uses a " protective helmat " that

does not apply pressure, but is shaped to allow growth in the

underdeveloped area.

To my understanding the STARband is an active device, applying a light

pressure to all areas except those needing expansion.

We know E's main insurance does not cover Cole, but does cover YB. We

have been told, though, that BCMH would cover Cole and are working on

having braces added in the event we feel we need to utilize their

service for him.

We are still awaiting the removal of the broviac before we can

consider the procedure starting.

Has anyone used YB yet????????????????

Maranatha

>

> There is also a STARband provider in Toledo:

>

> Cranio Kidz

> Division of Cole Orthotic and Prosthetic Center

> Cole, CO/LO

> 723 Ave., Bldg F

> Toledo, OH 43612

> 419-476-4248, FAX 419-476-6655

> Email: danielcoleco@...

> www.craniokidz.com

>

> Molly

> Novato, California

> Nicolas, 3, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

> Graduate!

> , 5.5

> , 9

>

> Where to go in Ohio??????????????

>

> We just got a script for our 7mo. old son for a helmet. We were

> looking into Cranial Tech in Toledo. It is a bit of a drive for us;

> however, the doctor then suggested Yankee Bionics. Any feed back from

> those who are further into this journey would be greatly appreciated.

> Our son also has torticolis and a vision issue, along with other issues.

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

,

We live just inside Wayne County right off of I-71. Our pediatrician

is located in Medina.

We have had an interesting adventure into getting a script. We saw a

plastic surgeon in Cleveland, UH, who said we needed to try

repositioning therapy (which he referred to as Behavior Modification.

I had already explained to him the we had had our son since late June

and started repositioning as well as massage and PT for him at that

time. Once he finished telling me to try the Beh. Mod., I inquired

into how long it would be before we should notice some improvement.

He assured me it should only take @ 6-8 weeks.

I asked if he had missed that we have been undertaking what he advised

and additional measures since June - that would be over twice as long

as recc. He simply did not respond and stated that we should try the

repositioning. I was rather upset and went to talk to the

pediatrician. She was not 100% sure we should go that route; however,

I asked her if we felt 100% sure that this is something that we should

do for him, would she support us in our decision? She affirmed us

that she would and willingly wrote a script.

We really believe E has so many things which we know he will have to

deal with and feel that this is one thing we might can handle to some

degree.

Maranatha

>

> HI! We are in OH. We are going to Yanke Bionics. We just started the

> process. So, I don't have much insight for you yet. We pick up the

helmet on

> Tuesday. We are in Medina. Where are you? What doctor did you go to????

>

> Please e-mail me

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[Guest guest]

You can search old messages online for Yankee Bionics. I did a little

looking and what I found indicated that they used a passive helmet. It

is fitted once and checked 4 mo later. Starband, Docband and Hanger

band are all active bands that apply gentle pressure and need to be

adjusted every few weeks. The advantage of an active helmet is the

correction is usually better and quicker. There are some people that

have used the Claren helment (also passive) with good results. But I

would opt for the 2 hour trip. Particularly if the place is

experienced in banding since experience is also very important in

choosing a provider.

-christine

sydney, almost 3 yrs starband grad

> >

> > There is also a STARband provider in Toledo:

> >

> > Cranio Kidz

> > Division of Cole Orthotic and Prosthetic Center

> > Cole, CO/LO

> > 723 Ave., Bldg F

> > Toledo, OH 43612

> > 419-476-4248, FAX 419-476-6655

> > Email: danielcoleco@

> > www.craniokidz.com

> >

> > Molly

> > Novato, California

> > Nicolas, 3, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

> > Graduate!

> > , 5.5

> > , 9

> >

> > Where to go in Ohio??????????????

> >

> > We just got a script for our 7mo. old son for a helmet. We were

> > looking into Cranial Tech in Toledo. It is a bit of a drive for us;

> > however, the doctor then suggested Yankee Bionics. Any feed back from

> > those who are further into this journey would be greatly appreciated.

> > Our son also has torticolis and a vision issue, along with other

issues.

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> > For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I also live in the Cleveland area and my son wore a DOCband from

November '07 through February '08. By far one of the best decisions

we made. We went to a provider called Straight Ahead Pediatric

Physical Therapy located in Mayfield Village. They were a satelite

office for Cranial Tech. I just ran into another mom the other day

who was also using that provider and she told me that Cranial Tech

closed all of their satelite offices so they are no longer providing

bands in Mayfield Village. So - unfortunately you can't go there

BUT, they might be able to refer you to a provider that they feel

does a good job. The PT's there ( and Mike) were very

knowledgeable about Plagio and helmets and how they should work,

etc. We drove an hour there and back each week for our son's band

and we had a choice to go to a Hanger office that would have only

been 10 minutes away. We chose to travel b/c and Mike were

more experienced. That decision was based partly on all of the

advice on this board that the level of experience of the provider

really matters as much as the helmet you select.

was a PT at UH working with pediatric patients. I would

imagine she is still there if you are also looking for a good PT.

Here's the phone number for Straight Ahead 440-460-0923.

Good luck with everything!

Mandy

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> > HI! We are in OH. We are going to Yanke Bionics. We just started

the

> > process. So, I don't have much insight for you yet. We pick up

the

> helmet on

> > Tuesday. We are in Medina. Where are you? What doctor did you go

to????

> >

> > Please e-mail me

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thank you, Mandy!

> > >

> > > HI! We are in OH. We are going to Yanke Bionics. We just started

> the

> > > process. So, I don't have much insight for you yet. We pick up

> the

> > helmet on

> > > Tuesday. We are in Medina. Where are you? What doctor did you go

> to????

> > >

> > > Please e-mail me

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[Guest guest]

We have a Star Band from the Cleveland Clinic (Main Campus). It has

been on almost two months. Not much growth out of my daughter in

that time, but we are happy with the Clinic.

> > > >

> > > > HI! We are in OH. We are going to Yanke Bionics. We just

started

> > the

> > > > process. So, I don't have much insight for you yet. We pick

up

> > the

> > > helmet on

> > > > Tuesday. We are in Medina. Where are you? What doctor did

you go

> > to????

> > > >

> > > > Please e-mail me

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