Re: Eastern Cranial Affiliates Experience

[Guest guest]

Jen,Yes, tomorrow will be 8 weeks since my daughter was banded by the orthotist at Eastern Cranial Affiliates in Rosslyn( in VA just outside of Wash, DC.) We are very pleased with the treatment we have received. began treatment exactly at 8 months with 13mm asymmetry(forehead bossing, 6mm right ear shift forward, very slight facial.) She began PT for severe torticollis just before she turned 7 months and was recently released. was scanned Monday and the results showed that she is now down to 7mm after about 7 weeks in ECA's helmet known as the "KidCap." We went with this provider initially because of our insurance, but I did lots of research before making the final decision. I like the fact that a board-certified orthotist sees every 2-3

weeks and makes the adjustments himself as well as the fact that the lab is located on site, so any changes can be made right there.I like the orthotist, Joe Terpenning. I have asked him tons of questions and continue to do so at every visit and he never rushes through appointments, answering anything I ask. He seems genuinely interested in his profession--definitely a good thing. The staff is very friendly and they have been very helpful, calling me with insurance updates, etc.One Saturday morning, I had to call when the office was closed because had an abrasion on the back of her head from the helmet. The on-call orthotist(not the one we see) called back in less than 5 minutes to tell me what to do about it until Monday when we had a scheduled appointment. Most of all, I am pleased with the results. looks great and with only 7mm of asymmetry left and several weeks to go, it looks like we are only going to need one

band as promised and treatment is going to last about 3 months. Cranial Tech told us to expect 2 bands and a much longer treatment time based on 's age of 8 months the the severity of her plagio. The KidCap hardly has any padding compared to other bands and it is clear, so I can see what's going on with 's skin at all times. It also fully covers the head, like a helmet(more control directing growth.) The flat spot in the back of 's head is almost completely rounded out and her ear has shifted significantly . She just needs to grow more in the left front area to even out the forehead bossing on the other side. I hope this helps and I will be sure to post an update when treatment concludes to let everyone know how things turned out.-Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I'm glad you're having a good experience with your daughter's band. I haven't

heard that many parents talk about ECA. There was one mom with a bad experience,

and several others who posted once or twice, but only very early on. I would be

interested to hear your final results and see photos of your daughter if you are

okay sharing them.

-christine

sydney, 4 yrs, starband grad

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> Jen,

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> Yes, tomorrow will be 8 weeks since my daughter was banded by the

orthotist at Eastern Cranial Affiliates in Rosslyn( in VA just outside of Wash,

DC.) We are very pleased with the treatment we have received. began

treatment exactly at 8 months with 13mm asymmetry(forehead bossing, 6mm right

ear shift forward, very slight facial.) She began PT for severe torticollis just

before she turned 7 months and was recently released.

>

> was scanned Monday and the results showed that she is now down to 7mm

after about 7 weeks in ECA's helmet known as the " KidCap. " We went with this

provider initially because of our insurance, but I did lots of research before

making the final decision. I like the fact that a board-certified orthotist sees

every 2-3 weeks and makes the adjustments himself as well as the fact

that the lab is located on site, so any changes can be made right there.

>

> I like the orthotist, Joe Terpenning. I have asked him tons of questions and

continue to do so at every visit and he never rushes through appointments,

answering anything I ask. He seems genuinely interested in his

profession--definitely a good thing. The staff is very friendly and they have

been very helpful, calling me with insurance updates, etc.

>

> One Saturday morning, I had to call when the office was closed because

had an abrasion on the back of her head from the helmet. The on-call

orthotist(not the one we see) called back in less than 5 minutes to tell me what

to do about it until Monday when we had a scheduled appointment.

>

> Most of all, I am pleased with the results. looks great and with only

7mm of asymmetry left and several weeks to go, it looks like we are only going

to need one band as promised and treatment is going to last about 3 months.

Cranial Tech told us to expect 2 bands and a much longer treatment time based on

's age of 8 months the the severity of her plagio. The KidCap hardly has

any padding compared to other bands and it is clear, so I can see what's going

on with 's skin at all times. It also fully covers the head, like a

helmet(more control directing growth.)

>

> The flat spot in the back of 's head is almost completely rounded out

and her ear has shifted significantly . She just needs to grow more in the left

front area to even out the forehead bossing on the other side.

>

> I hope this helps and I will be sure to post an update when treatment

concludes to let everyone know how things turned out.

>

> -Amy

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