Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi , The Starband is an active band by design, according to Orthomerica that manufactures the band, requiring a frequent adjustment schedule of about every two weeks for example (shorter than that for younger babies, longer than that for older babies.) However, I was surprised to learn from members here at the group that one facility, NOPCO, modifies the Starband to be a passive fit, with the usually much less frequent adjustment schedule of every 4 to 6 weeks or so. I have not heard of any other place other than NOPCO who is doing this, but I'm sure it's a possibility that this is occuring elsewhere. Also, I know other parents out there with first-hand experience with banding will reply with more helpful information! Would you refresh my memory about where your son is going with his Starband? I see you mention that your son is now 8 months old... what kind of adjustment schedule is he on approximately? That might help you determine whether the Starband is being used in an active manner, as it's designed, or whether it's been possibly modified for a more passive fit. How is your son doing in his Starband? Have you seen any rounding yet, or had to have any adjustments so far? How long has he been in his Starband? Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy) > Does anyone know how to telll if a band is active or non-active by it's appearance? My son has a STARband and I have heard avtive and inactive by different orthotists. I think he has the " standard " active one, but I am not sure now. My orthotist now said we would have to wait for growth spurts to see changes. However, it is made so that there are gaps where areas need to move towards and it is supposed to put pressure on the areas that need to move. He is almost 8 months old now. Thanks for any replies. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi , I just wanted to second Christie's response. Unless specically modified by your ortho, the STARband is active. Bands that use pressures, as you said, are active. They do rely on growth as well, but not ONLY growth like passive bands. , mom to Hannah, DOCband #3 3/30 Cape Cod, Ma > Does anyone know how to telll if a band is active or non-active by it's appearance? My son has a STARband and I have heard avtive and inactive by different orthotists. I think he has the " standard " active one, but I am not sure now. My orthotist now said we would have to wait for growth spurts to see changes. However, it is made so that there are gaps where areas need to move towards and it is supposed to put pressure on the areas that need to move. He is almost 8 months old now. Thanks for any replies. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Christie, Thanks for your reply. You have always been a lot of help to me. He is on a adjustment schedule of every 2 weeks. He was seeing a guy in Tulsa, but we switched to Bill Barringer in Oklahoma City. We are still waiting on a new band because the other one was cut off too short in the back by the Tulsa orthotist. It is supposed to be same type as his old helmet. We were told the old band was a good fit other than the back being too short - so it is working. He has been in his band a little over 1 month. We have seen some rounding, but we still have a little ways to go. I am still guessing it is an active band. I know it comes from Orthomerica in Florida. Re: Active STARband? Hi ,The Starband is an active band by design, according to Orthomerica that manufactures the band, requiring a frequent adjustment schedule of about every two weeks for example (shorter than that for younger babies, longer than that for older babies.) However, I was surprised to learn from members here at the group that one facility, NOPCO, modifies the Starband to be a passive fit, with the usually much less frequent adjustment schedule of every 4 to 6 weeks or so. I have not heard of any other place other than NOPCO who is doing this, but I'm sure it's a possibility that this is occuring elsewhere. Also, I know other parents out there with first-hand experience with banding will reply with more helpful information!Would you refresh my memory about where your son is going with his Starband? I see you mention that your son is now 8 months old... what kind of adjustment schedule is he on approximately? That might help you determine whether the Starband is being used in an active manner, as it's designed, or whether it's been possibly modified for a more passive fit. How is your son doing in his Starband? Have you seen any rounding yet, or had to have any adjustments so far? How long has he been in his Starband?Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)> Does anyone know how to telll if a band is active or non-active by it's appearance? My son has a STARband and I have heard avtive and inactive by different orthotists. I think he has the "standard" active one, but I am not sure now. My orthotist now said we would have to wait for growth spurts to see changes. However, it is made so that there are gaps where areas need to move towards and it is supposed to put pressure on the areas that need to move. He is almost 8 months old now. Thanks for any replies.> > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi , As far as I know, unless it is modified by the orthotist, a STARband is an active band. The info that your orthotist gave you is correct about waiting for growth for the big changes. The bands do apply gentle pressure to the skull, but not enough to reshape the head. The band allows the head to grow in the correct direction, making a rounder appearance. That is the main reason why babies who are younger wear bands for less time than an older baby. My son was just over 6 months when he got his STARband and wore it until his first bday, with very minimal growth. Good luck. - mom to Aidan > Does anyone know how to telll if a band is active or non-active by it's appearance? My son has a STARband and I have heard avtive and inactive by different orthotists. I think he has the " standard " active one, but I am not sure now. My orthotist now said we would have to wait for growth spurts to see changes. However, it is made so that there are gaps where areas need to move towards and it is supposed to put pressure on the areas that need to move. He is almost 8 months old now. Thanks for any replies. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Could I jump in here and ask what is the point of even having a passive helmet? Is this for mild to moderate babies that only need a protective covering to keep them off their flat spots while they wait for the growth?? Thanks! Crista --- In Plagiocephaly , " " <sarahhollis@y...> wrote: > Hi , > I just wanted to second Christie's response. Unless specically > modified by your ortho, the STARband is active. Bands that use > pressures, as you said, are active. They do rely on growth as well, > but not ONLY growth like passive bands. > , mom to Hannah, DOCband #3 3/30 > Cape Cod, Ma > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " mlendan " <mlendan@c...> wrote: > > Does anyone know how to telll if a band is active or non-active by > it's appearance? My son has a STARband and I have heard avtive and > inactive by different orthotists. I think he has the " standard " > active one, but I am not sure now. My orthotist now said we would > have to wait for growth spurts to see changes. However, it is made > so that there are gaps where areas need to move towards and it is > supposed to put pressure on the areas that need to move. He is > almost 8 months old now. Thanks for any replies. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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