Re: New here with questions...from Columbus, OH

[Guest guest]

Hello Dana

Welcome to the board. I'm not really sure what to tell you on the

experience. Why don't you ask for reference. See if you can talk

to parents that were in this ortho's care, parents/kids that are

currently there, and then make your decision. The only other Ortho

that I know with a low number like that was Mr Mottram in the UK,

and everyone on this board that is using him speak very highly of

him. You say that your ortho is well educated, so maybe he won't

mind giving reference. It is a good idea to still check out your

other options before you make a decision.

Good luck, and let us know how it all goes.

By the way, casting isn't that bad. ) Looks much worse than it

is.

Sandy Willow's Mom

Torticollis resolved

Cranio Germany Grad

http://www.geocities.com/samipa74/Willow_Lanette.html

--- In Plagiocephaly , " dldevyver " <dldevyver@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is

Dana.

> I'm from Columbus, OH and have a 5 month old son, .

>

> I've already learned so much reading your posts. Thank you! And

I

> must say...you all have such darling babes! I just love looking

at

> their pics.

>

> I'm hoping you wonderful ladies can help with a few more questions.

>

> We're seeing a PT for 's tort and we had an appt with Hanger

> here in Columbus, OH for a band yesterday. The orthotist seemed

> caring and well-educated (and believe me, I was NOT easy on

him!!),

> but I am concerned that he's only been adjusting the Hanger band

> since it was approved by the FDA a year ago. I know the STARband

> and DOCband have been around for much longer. I was wondering if

> anyone has had any experience with Hanger (especially in Columbus,

> OH)? I was also wondering if you think 1 year of experience

> (roughly 25 kids) adjusting this band is sufficient? Since I

don't

> have anyone to compare him to, I think we're going to

> visit " Straight Ahead " (DOCband) in Cleveland before we make any

> final decisions...but I was hoping to get your opinions, as well.

>

> (I'll be honest...I'm pulling for Hanger...it'll be less

expensive,

> I like the fact that they use a scanner instead of casting, I

won't

> have to drive 2.5 hours one way for each appt, and I like the PT

> that we're working with locally. However, I know that experience

> adjusting the band is critically important.)

>

> Thanks in advance!

> Dana

[Guest guest]

Hey, Dana. My daughter is wearing a helmet from Hanger. We live in

Long Island so I can't speak of the orthotist by you. I have been

soooo happy with the hanger helmet. My daughter is 8 months old and

she got the helmet when she was 6 months old. In fact, they say

that in the beginning of January she will be done with it!! I am

soooo happy. The orthotist I was working with is awesome and I

haven't had one single problem with them. The band fit her great

and she never suffered any red marks or anything like that. It also

has been sooooo effective since I didn't think she would be done so

quickly. Good luck in your decision.

Shari

mom to Hannah

tort/plagio

--- In Plagiocephaly , " dldevyver " <dldevyver@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is

Dana.

> I'm from Columbus, OH and have a 5 month old son, .

>

> I've already learned so much reading your posts. Thank you! And

I

> must say...you all have such darling babes! I just love looking

at

> their pics.

>

> I'm hoping you wonderful ladies can help with a few more questions.

>

> We're seeing a PT for 's tort and we had an appt with Hanger

> here in Columbus, OH for a band yesterday. The orthotist seemed

> caring and well-educated (and believe me, I was NOT easy on

him!!),

> but I am concerned that he's only been adjusting the Hanger band

> since it was approved by the FDA a year ago. I know the STARband

> and DOCband have been around for much longer. I was wondering if

> anyone has had any experience with Hanger (especially in Columbus,

> OH)? I was also wondering if you think 1 year of experience

> (roughly 25 kids) adjusting this band is sufficient? Since I

don't

> have anyone to compare him to, I think we're going to

> visit " Straight Ahead " (DOCband) in Cleveland before we make any

> final decisions...but I was hoping to get your opinions, as well.

>

> (I'll be honest...I'm pulling for Hanger...it'll be less

expensive,

> I like the fact that they use a scanner instead of casting, I

won't

> have to drive 2.5 hours one way for each appt, and I like the PT

> that we're working with locally. However, I know that experience

> adjusting the band is critically important.)

>

> Thanks in advance!

> Dana

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana, welcome! You are so very, very smart to be doing your

homework like this. I also contemplated Cleveland (4 hrs one way)

vs. a STARband facility (1 hr.) The closer facility had a great amt

of experience and I spoke with a past member who went there so we

went with the closer place. But I would've chosen Straight Ahead if

that was the only closest option. I have heard very good things. So

good luck and grill 'em! You are doing the very best for your

child. Let us know how things go. We would love to see your sweetie

too.

Sue

Colin F., 14 mos.

STARband grad

Buffalo, NY

--- In Plagiocephaly , " dldevyver " <dldevyver@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Dana.

> I'm from Columbus, OH and have a 5 month old son, .

>

> I've already learned so much reading your posts. Thank you! And I

> must say...you all have such darling babes! I just love looking at

> their pics.

>

> I'm hoping you wonderful ladies can help with a few more questions.

>

> We're seeing a PT for 's tort and we had an appt with Hanger

> here in Columbus, OH for a band yesterday. The orthotist seemed

> caring and well-educated (and believe me, I was NOT easy on him!!),

> but I am concerned that he's only been adjusting the Hanger band

> since it was approved by the FDA a year ago. I know the STARband

> and DOCband have been around for much longer. I was wondering if

> anyone has had any experience with Hanger (especially in Columbus,

> OH)? I was also wondering if you think 1 year of experience

> (roughly 25 kids) adjusting this band is sufficient? Since I don't

> have anyone to compare him to, I think we're going to

> visit " Straight Ahead " (DOCband) in Cleveland before we make any

> final decisions...but I was hoping to get your opinions, as well.

>

> (I'll be honest...I'm pulling for Hanger...it'll be less expensive,

> I like the fact that they use a scanner instead of casting, I won't

> have to drive 2.5 hours one way for each appt, and I like the PT

> that we're working with locally. However, I know that experience

> adjusting the band is critically important.)

>

> Thanks in advance!

> Dana

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone who responded to my intro. I really

appreciate the warm welcome and all your input.

Billie --- Thank you for your daughter's email address. I'll get in

touch with her soon.

We have an appt with in Cleveland on Friday, 12/31. So we'll

see how that goes and see how Straight Ahead compares to Hanger.

I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again & Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday!

Dana

--- In Plagiocephaly , " dldevyver " <dldevyver@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is

Dana.

> I'm from Columbus, OH and have a 5 month old son, .

>

> I've already learned so much reading your posts. Thank you! And

I

> must say...you all have such darling babes! I just love looking

at

> their pics.

>

> I'm hoping you wonderful ladies can help with a few more questions.

>

> We're seeing a PT for 's tort and we had an appt with Hanger

> here in Columbus, OH for a band yesterday. The orthotist seemed

> caring and well-educated (and believe me, I was NOT easy on

him!!),

> but I am concerned that he's only been adjusting the Hanger band

> since it was approved by the FDA a year ago. I know the STARband

> and DOCband have been around for much longer. I was wondering if

> anyone has had any experience with Hanger (especially in Columbus,

> OH)? I was also wondering if you think 1 year of experience

> (roughly 25 kids) adjusting this band is sufficient? Since I

don't

> have anyone to compare him to, I think we're going to

> visit " Straight Ahead " (DOCband) in Cleveland before we make any

> final decisions...but I was hoping to get your opinions, as well.

>

> (I'll be honest...I'm pulling for Hanger...it'll be less

expensive,

> I like the fact that they use a scanner instead of casting, I

won't

> have to drive 2.5 hours one way for each appt, and I like the PT

> that we're working with locally. However, I know that experience

> adjusting the band is critically important.)

>

> Thanks in advance!

> Dana