Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hi, Welcome to the group! The STARband isn't your only option, I'm sure. Where are you located? Repositioning a baby with torticollis is next to impossible. Repositioning has to be done 24 hours a day, everyday. It's a very hard job but it does work. Check out the files section there's a folder " REPOSITIONING HEADQUARTERS " keep in mind the info you will find is mainly for babies without torticollis. Tort and plagio go hand in hand, in order to correct the plagio you need to resolve the tort. -- In Plagiocephaly , " celeste_rider " <celeste_rider@y...> wrote: > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just turned > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we have > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. I > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has started > therapie this late and been successfull with simply repositioning > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in our > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 We just moved to Tampa, Florida this past June. My husband is in the Military, so as far as civialian practitioners go, not many places accept our insurance, normaly we just go to a military facility, but they don't have one in our city equipt to deal with this typ of problem. If we get the starband we''l most likely have to pay cash. We have an appointment tomorrow to speak to them and get a consultation. My sons Physical therapist is looking into one other company as well as the early intervention program, so i guess i'll have to see. I just feel like it's a race around the clock. I already wasted a month just waiting on paperwork to come back on approval for PT. > > > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just > turned > > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we have > > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. I > > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has started > > therapie this late and been successfull with simply repositioning > > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in our > > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hi, Check out our Database section, there is a band/helmet database in there, there are quite a few places in Fla that do bands and helmets. When it comes to getting your baby banded, it is imperative that the orthotist that is going to be treating your baby has experience treating plagio babies and plenty of it. Experience is KEY!!! Since your hubby is in the military, I'm assuming you guys have Tricare? Even if it takes another month to get approved for a band that's really not that bad. Your baby would be about 6 months old by then and would still be able to receive awesome correction. -- In Plagiocephaly , " celeste_rider " <celeste_rider@y...> wrote: > > We just moved to Tampa, Florida this past June. My husband is in the > Military, so as far as civialian practitioners go, not many places > accept our insurance, normaly we just go to a military facility, but > they don't have one in our city equipt to deal with this typ of > problem. If we get the starband we''l most likely have to pay cash. > We have an appointment tomorrow to speak to them and get a > consultation. My sons Physical therapist is looking into one other > company as well as the early intervention program, so i guess i'll > have to see. I just feel like it's a race around the clock. I > already wasted a month just waiting on paperwork to come back on > approval for PT. > > > > > > > > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just > > turned > > > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we > have > > > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. > I > > > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has > started > > > therapie this late and been successfull with simply > repositioning > > > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > > > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in > our > > > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > > > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Hi there From one military family to another. TriCare will most likely NOT pay for any type of band in the US> We are located in Europe, and got ours paid. Looks though as if there is no luck in the states. TriCare has an exclusion for the band in their book. As far as Early INtervention goes, you " should " be eligible. Here in germany they changed the criteria so that all babies till the age of 6months with torticollis are eligible without screening, and after 6months you need to be screened. Def work on the tort. Have them show you home streching, and I would go to a private PT as well. Demand a referal off post if they don't have ped PTs for you. Do not take No for an answer with this condition, b/c God knows, that tricare will try. Agg repo does still work in your babies age, but like pointed out it is a 24hr job. You can see though, depending on the size of the military facility.. they have paperwork for this type of stuff. Find out if the hospital might cover your son's band incase of non coverage of Tricare. Your Ped should know how to get started on that. good luck with everything, and if you have any ?s please feel free to email me off board as well. Samipa74 @ , no spaces. I pretty much have been fighting TriCare for the past 18mos. lol that is how old my daughter is. Sandy Willow's Mom Toricollis resolved Cranio Germany Grad http://www.geocities.com/samipa74/Willow_Lanette.html > > > > > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just > > turned > > > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we > have > > > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. > I > > > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has > started > > > therapie this late and been successfull with simply > repositioning > > > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > > > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in > our > > > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > > > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Welcome to the group. Just an FYI there is a CT in Miami. I know it's far away but I wanted to make you aware. I'm not sure what kind of experience the STARband ortho has in Tampa. I didn't see any Parent contacts listed for the office. Maybe someone will chime in they have used them. mom to na DOC Grad 2/04 Tort Resolved South Carolina www.thefilyaws.comceleste_rider <celeste_rider@...> wrote: We just moved to Tampa, Florida this past June. My husband is in the Military, so as far as civialian practitioners go, not many places accept our insurance, normaly we just go to a military facility, but they don't have one in our city equipt to deal with this typ of problem. If we get the starband we''l most likely have to pay cash. We have an appointment tomorrow to speak to them and get a consultation. My sons Physical therapist is looking into one other company as well as the early intervention program, so i guess i'll have to see. I just feel like it's a race around the clock. I already wasted a month just waiting on paperwork to come back on approval for PT. > > > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just > turned > > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we have > > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. I > > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has started > > therapie this late and been successfull with simply repositioning > > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in our > > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > > Thank youFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Hi Celeste! Welcome - I'm glad you found us! I think that Krissy, ph's mom is in/near Tampa and he wore a STARband (I'm not sure from where - maybe Orlando?). I have heard that some Early Intervention programs pay for the band and I hope and pray that is the case for you. Either way, if he needs a band you will be thrilled at the improvement it can make and you would not regret it even if you had to pay out of pocket. I know it seems scary but it really isn't. If you opt to try aggressive repo I would also recommend taking your own pictures to track your progress. He is still young enough to see some correction by repo if you are vigilant. Good luck and please let us know if we can help... Sue Colin F., 14 mos. STARband grad > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just turned > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we have > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. I > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has started > therapie this late and been successfull with simply repositioning > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in our > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Are you near Winter Park, FL? I think Krissy went to Steve and she loved him. Good luck! Sue Colin F., 14 mos. STARband grad > > Hi my son has Tortecollis as well as Plagiocephaly, Jack just turned > 5 months. This past monday he had his first PT session. And we have > a consult shedualed this week to look into getting the starband. I > guess my question is, is there someone out there that has started > therapie this late and been successfull with simply repositioning > of the head and PT. Getting the Starband will probably be a > longshot. I just found out that the company that makes them in our > city doesn't accept our typ of insurance. > Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Hello my actual name is ,I read the mission statement and wanted to respond but too ask some questions. The symptoms listed are nearly 100% what has crept in to my body & everyday life for the past 5 yrs. Although, there are some I would like to mention that I am inquiring if anyone may also suffer with as well.List:Auto Immune Disorder (NOT to be confused w/AIDS)Fibromyalg1aChronic FatigueMigrainesLoss or interrupted sleepMemory loss/ Confusion> >I have seen a plethora of Dr.'s w/conclusive tests that the above mentioned began with a slow onset to having the Implants. I have been placed on Perm Disability and have both Private as well as Medicare Ins which both paid for the removal of the implants due to the conclusive finding that these symptoms were brought on as the result of the Saline w/Silicone En-Capsule (shell) Implants.> >As I am sure most here have done, my research has been extensive with the intent to both inquire but also inform other women. Initially I was told I was of the infamous 1% who suffered with these ailments post surgery. What I have found in the "black hole" of "intentional" withheld and hidden medical information and the untold amount of woman who have made their stories available… deserves collective action in a multitude of ways!I have been in the trenches of both holistic and western remedies along with availing myself to ALL things relative to keep myself informed, pro-active and moving towards or should I say back… to a functional life. I worry so because I am thus far strong Willed enough to uncover discover and remain trudging through the daily abyss of overcoming some or all of these symptoms ~daily. What gravely concerns me is that there is a "running thread" with the vast majority of us that lends itself to surrendering to a No return…Hopelessness. Too, the common physical and mental mantra of "isolation", especially where it concerns our outward appearance & the blanket of those who have "sworn" to do No Harm" and their availing themselves to us with Direction but also a Solution. I am a Wife and Mommy with ALL the trimmings of my place in many peoples life. I have and remain with the ferociousness to be of Service, make a Difference w/some added bonus of an Italian bust a move~ WOMAN~. Admittedly I am most days worn down to only my Will with knee burns from prayer that I can endure the day with a wink to the Heavens for a Miracle. My question to you the reader is: Collectively could we exchange information, give US a place on the Map and remain dedicated to help ourselves Iin turn HELP those thus far are blessed to have this arena but reach further to the masses who so far remain in ignorant silence?Thank you for your time, your fight and for your Bravery!With deep gratitude, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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