Re: Anybody has cranialcap experiance

[Guest guest]

Hi Sammy,

We are from Minnesota, too. I go to Fairview for our ped appointments and we

also banded here at Fairview orthotics. The orthotist herself is a lovely

person, but I wouldn't recommend going to Fairview based on the outcome we had.

Before switching to Doc Band ( Cranial Technologies) in Chicago, I did take my

child to see Dr. Wood and checked out the cap that he invented. To tell you the

truth, the first thing that I didn't like about the cap is that it is not round

on the back, but sort of protrudes out on one side quite a bit( of course, they

will tell you that there is nothing wrong with that). Also, you can search old

messages in this group, type in Dr. Wood or cranial cap. I did and found some

negative experiences that parents had with the cap.

After trying a Fairview Band, I decided to travel to Chicago to Cranial

Technologies because of their reputation. I didn't want to take anymore chances

with local providers. At that point my son was 10 months old and I knew I

couldn't ' afford' another mistake.

Hope this helps a little.

Tatiana

>

> Hi All,

>

> Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today

at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from

Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

>

> Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?

>

> Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please tell

me how this thing works?

>

> Thank you!

> Sammy

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your reply, Tatina! We thought about Doc band too. If it's available

in Minnesota we would definetly go with it. I am trying to get evaluation appt

with Dr Wood and see how the asymmettry levels are. With both of our working

schedules it may not be possible to fly Chicago every week. How is it going with

you? Did you see the results rightaway?

Sammy

> >

> > Hi All,

> >

> > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today

at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from

Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

> >

> > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?

> >

> > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please

tell me how this thing works?

> >

> > Thank you!

> > Sammy

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sammy,

There is also a Starband provider in St. Louis Park at Park Nicollet. The

orthotist's name is Hines. I don't know how good he is, but you might want

to go there for an evaluation. I think it is free. He will do a scan of your

baby's head for measurements and severity assessment.

It's been a long process for us: almost 6 months in the Fairview band, 4 months

in a Doc Band and we just started our second Doc Band two weeks ago. I feel like

the first helmet was a waist of time for the most part:(

Please, explore your options! There are different types of bands/helmets our

there and orthotists with different level of experience.

Tatiana

> > >

> > > Hi All,

> > >

> > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us

today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from

Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

> > >

> > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?

> > >

> > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please

tell me how this thing works?

> > >

> > > Thank you!

> > > Sammy

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

We are from NH and went to a hanger for eval. and choose to drive 6 round trip every 2 wks to cranial tech in connecticut. My son had amazing results. and i have run into 2 people with hanger helmets where i live and they aparently only wear for 8 wks and then are done. and both sets of parents were not pleased with results as their childrens heads didnt improve that much. I would totally whole heartedly recomend cranial tech.

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 11:54 PM, tatianakmeyer <tatianakmeyer@...> wrote:

 

Sammy, There is also a Starband provider in St. Louis Park at Park Nicollet. The orthotist's name is Hines. I don't know how good he is, but you might want to go there for an evaluation. I think it is free. He will do a scan of your baby's head for measurements and severity assessment.

It's been a long process for us: almost 6 months in the Fairview band, 4 months in a Doc Band and we just started our second Doc Band two weeks ago. I feel like the first helmet was a waist of time for the most part:(

Please, explore your options! There are different types of bands/helmets our there and orthotists with different level of experience.Tatiana

> > >> > > Hi All,> > > > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

> > > > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?> > > > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please tell me how this thing works?

> > > > > > Thank you!> > > Sammy> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tatiana,

Thanks for the info. I called Parknicollet and they said the evaluation is free

if we can get the refferel from our ped. I am trying to contact our ped right

now. I also came to know one more facility for star band called Orthotic Care

Services from our physical therapist. The Orthotist's name is Todd Westlake. I

don't know which one to choose right now but will probably go with star band.

Thanks again,

Sammy

> > > >

> > > > Hi All,

> > > >

> > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us

today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from

Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

> > > >

> > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?

> > > >

> > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you

please tell me how this thing works?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you!

> > > > Sammy

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sammy ,

Interview as many orthotists as you can. It also might be useful,because you

might hear different opinions about your baby's condition.

Maybe your PT can put you in touch with some parents who saw Todd Westlake, so

they can share their experience with you.

One thing I learned through this process is that other parents

experiences/recommendations are more valuable than what the orthotists tell you

about how good they are.

Tatiana.

> > > > >

> > > > > Hi All,

> > > > >

> > > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us

today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from

Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.

> > > > >

> > > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you

please tell me how this thing works?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thank you!

> > > > > Sammy

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tatiana,

My baby's head growth rate is 1% from birth. I suppose it would effect the banding time right. Do they reject to band for any reason to 4 month old?

Thanks,

Sammy

From: tatianakmeyer <tatianakmeyer@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 7:53:08 PMSubject: Re: Anybody has cranialcap experiance

Sammy , Interview as many orthotists as you can. It also might be useful,because you might hear different opinions about your baby's condition. Maybe your PT can put you in touch with some parents who saw Todd Westlake, so they can share their experience with you. One thing I learned through this process is that other parents experiences/recommendations are more valuable than what the orthotists tell you about how good they are. Tatiana.> > > > >> > > > > Hi All,> > > > > > > > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from Minnesota and our Doc refferred

wood at gillette.> > > > > > > > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?> > > > > > > > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please tell me how this thing works?> > > > > > > > > > Thank you!> > > > > Sammy> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

If you are talking about percentiles, then my was right with you. No, they wouldn't reject for small or big heads. They might if they suspected some medical issues, but not for size.

Re: Anybody has cranialcap experiance

Sammy , Interview as many orthotists as you can. It also might be useful,because you might hear different opinions about your baby's condition. Maybe your PT can put you in touch with some parents who saw Todd Westlake, so they can share their experience with you. One thing I learned through this process is that other parents experiences/recommendations are more valuable than what the orthotists tell you about how good they are. Tatiana.> > > > >> > > > > Hi All,> > > > > > > > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from Minnesota and our Doc refferred wood at gillette.> > > > > > > > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?> > > > > > > > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please tell me how this thing works?> > > > > > > > > > Thank you!> > > > > Sammy> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Does it take very long to get the results if their growth rate is like this?

From: <melanie.watson@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Sun, May 16, 2010 5:27:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: Anybody has cranialcap experiance

If you are talking about percentiles, then my was right with you. No, they wouldn't reject for small or big heads. They might if they suspected some medical issues, but not for size.

Re: Anybody has cranialcap experiance

Sammy , Interview as many orthotists as you can. It also might be useful,because you might hear different opinions about your baby's condition. Maybe your PT can put you in touch with some parents who saw Todd Westlake, so they can share their experience with you. One thing I learned through this process is that other parents experiences/ recommendations are more valuable than what the orthotists tell you about how good they are. Tatiana.> > > > >> > > > > Hi All,> > > > > > > > > > Our DD is 4 months old and has torticollis and plagio. Her ped told us today at her 4 th month appointment that she needs to get a band. We are from Minnesota and our Doc

refferred wood at gillette.> > > > > > > > > > Can anybody share their experiance at this clinic with this doc?> > > > > > > > > > Also, the place we are going seems to offer passive bands? Can you please tell me how this thing works?> > > > > > > > > > Thank you!> > > > > Sammy> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>