Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi Please let us know how Blythe does with the Bi-Cal, and when you get pics up. I am interested in seing the band. Sandy Willow's Mom Torticollis resolved Cranio Germany Grad > > We just returned from Dallas to get Blythe's second band. This time, > she is in a bi-cal instead of a side-opening. > > My first impression is that it seems a bit more fragile/complicated, > but the design is very interesting. Since it doesn't clasp shut with > velcro (just the rubber-bands) it will be harder to keep her twin > sister from messing it up by tugging on her head (a favorite > passtime), but we'll just have to figure that out. > > Essentially, it has 2 peices (front & back) which are held together > by orthodontic type rubber bands. The whole top is open. Each week at > fittings, the bands are replaced. > > The band applies equal pressure to the center of the front and back > of the head in order to hold the current length and add width. > > I'll take some photos soon. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi , Congrats on geting the second band. Thanks for sharing your info. It is really interesting to me and I'm sure to any parent that might needs this for their child. Please keep us posted on how she and her twin sis are doing. :-) Sue Colin F., 1 STARband grad > > We just returned from Dallas to get Blythe's second band. This time, > she is in a bi-cal instead of a side-opening. > > My first impression is that it seems a bit more fragile/complicated, > but the design is very interesting. Since it doesn't clasp shut with > velcro (just the rubber-bands) it will be harder to keep her twin > sister from messing it up by tugging on her head (a favorite > passtime), but we'll just have to figure that out. > > Essentially, it has 2 peices (front & back) which are held together > by orthodontic type rubber bands. The whole top is open. Each week at > fittings, the bands are replaced. > > The band applies equal pressure to the center of the front and back > of the head in order to hold the current length and add width. > > I'll take some photos soon. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 THe mystery is solved! Thanks for letting us know and please do post pictures of it when you're able to! , mom to Hannah, DOCgrad Cape Cod, Ma > > We just returned from Dallas to get Blythe's second band. This time, > she is in a bi-cal instead of a side-opening. > > My first impression is that it seems a bit more fragile/complicated, > but the design is very interesting. Since it doesn't clasp shut with > velcro (just the rubber-bands) it will be harder to keep her twin > sister from messing it up by tugging on her head (a favorite > passtime), but we'll just have to figure that out. > > Essentially, it has 2 peices (front & back) which are held together > by orthodontic type rubber bands. The whole top is open. Each week at > fittings, the bands are replaced. > > The band applies equal pressure to the center of the front and back > of the head in order to hold the current length and add width. > > I'll take some photos soon. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi …Just wanted to say congratulations getting Blythe’s band. I am interested to see the pics of it. Keep in touch and let us know how Blythe is doing. Becky (’s mom) In Pgh, PA Re: Blythe is in a Bi-Cal Hi , Congrats on geting the second band. Thanks for sharing your info. It is really interesting to me and I'm sure to any parent that might needs this for their child. Please keep us posted on how she and her twin sis are doing. :-) Sue Colin F., 1 STARband grad > > We just returned from Dallas to get Blythe's second band. This time, > she is in a bi-cal instead of a side-opening. > > My first impression is that it seems a bit more fragile/complicated, > but the design is very interesting. Since it doesn't clasp shut with > velcro (just the rubber-bands) it will be harder to keep her twin > sister from messing it up by tugging on her head (a favorite > passtime), but we'll just have to figure that out. > > Essentially, it has 2 peices (front & back) which are held together > by orthodontic type rubber bands. The whole top is open. Each week at > fittings, the bands are replaced. > > The band applies equal pressure to the center of the front and back > of the head in order to hold the current length and add width. > > I'll take some photos soon. > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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