Re: Do Docbands work faster than Starbands?

[Guest guest]

Dynamic Head shape change is based in a number of factors these include the

following.

As I read the plagio list I see the same questions again and again. Below I've

listed 6 points that are critical in order to have success with a cranial

remolding helmet. My involvement with cranial remolding helmets started in the

early 1990s

1. Childs age and head circumference is a major factor to the effectiveness of

the helmet. Where they fall on a standard CDC 0–36 month growth chart will

determine how successful the helmet will be. Initially it is very dynamic in

the 0-9 month range with rapid changes seen about 8mm per month in

circumference. Less radical changes are seen in children 10 to 17 months - and

for children in the 18 to 21 month range circumferential growth slow. Beyond 21

months growth is very slow; hence cranial molding is less effective in older

children.

2. What are the child's activities - Is the child sleeping in the same position

but with a helmet on? Is there a change? Is there active play time on their

belly as this encourages neck strength and balance? These skills are all part of

the developmental process. This is part of the head up pre-crawl pattern.

3. Are the care givers (parents) diligent about following the wearing schedule

and not making excuses? Time in the helmet is what creates change in head shape

combined with activities on their bellies.

4. When the child was seen for a helmet was the cast or scan the best possible?

The quality of the data is the most important factor to good outcomes.

5. Follow up visits are a time to document dynamic changes. Are diagonal numbers

getting closer to each other (showing less variance)? With dynamic growth a

change in head circumference appears.

6. When manufactured, was shrinkage of plastic and foam sub straights

compensated for, or did the helmet fit tight and they ground material away to

make it fit initially?

7. It is extremely important that whomever you see is truly interested in a good

outcome and not looking at your child's head shape as a corporate billing

opportunity.

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> Does anyone know if one works quicker than the other? we went for both

consults and they told us that my baby would need a doc band for 8-12 weeks (and

probably not a second one). we were told he would need the starband for 4-5

months. we went for both consults on the same day. was anyone else told

something similar? does anyone know why it's so conflicting?

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> thanks. i'm new the group, so your help is much appreciated!

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[Guest guest]

Well both numbers are guesses. It does seem that docbands work faster, but I

don't know if this is a fact. Docbands are usually a bit closer fitting and

adjustments are made more frequently, which means you might be able to direct

new growth slightly better. However there is no guarantee of how long either

band type will take and it depends on how good the fit and adjustments are as

well as how fast your child's head grows.

-christine

sydney, 5 yrs, starband grad

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> Does anyone know if one works quicker than the other? we went for both

consults and they told us that my baby would need a doc band for 8-12 weeks (and

probably not a second one). we were told he would need the starband for 4-5

months. we went for both consults on the same day. was anyone else told

something similar? does anyone know why it's so conflicting?

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> thanks. i'm new the group, so your help is much appreciated!

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