Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 ,Welcome to the group We have had members who used Ballert. Click here to see the locations some parents used (their email addys will be listed). The Ballert helmet is passive meaning that it doesn't actively direct the growth. This means it will rely solely on your child's growth. Typically they are used for young babies. Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads)-- In Plagiocephaly , "edwardpetals" <edwardpetals@y...> wrote:>> Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band?> > Thanks,> > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 ,Welcome to the group We have had members who used Ballert. Click here to see the locations some parents used (their email addys will be listed). The Ballert helmet is passive meaning that it doesn't actively direct the growth. This means it will rely solely on your child's growth. Typically they are used for young babies. Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads)-- In Plagiocephaly , "edwardpetals" <edwardpetals@y...> wrote:>> Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band?> > Thanks,> > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 Hi , I just wanted to say welcome! I see that has already given you the link to the helment/band database. How old is your baby? > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > Thanks, > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 Hi , I just wanted to say welcome! I see that has already given you the link to the helment/band database. How old is your baby? > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > Thanks, > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hi , Elle will be 9 months old on the 26th of January. What do you think? Do you know much about " passive " helmets as opposed to " active " .....or whatever the terms are. Thanks, > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hi , Elle will be 9 months old on the 26th of January. What do you think? Do you know much about " passive " helmets as opposed to " active " .....or whatever the terms are. Thanks, > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the Chicago > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hello , Below I have copied a portion of a research articl by T. Littlefield on What it means to be dynamic that helps explain the difference between a passive and a active(dynamic) band. The process of waiting for a baby to grow into a helmet is why it is better for the very young babies who are growing at a faster rate as opposed to an older baby whose growth rate signifigantly slows down after 7 months. The active band actually redirects the growth that is occurring to the areas needed, instead of waiting and hoping that the normal growth will eventually fill in all those areas. Hope that helps. CAROLG What it means to be Dynamic Before development of Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty, treatment for plagiocephaly involved the use of what has now become known as a " passive " molding helmet. The theory behind these devices was " if the pressure of a rapidly growing brain against a flat surface would flatten the skull, then pressure against a concave surface should round it back again " .3 In several clinical studies, cranial symmetry was shown to have improved with use of these devices as the brain grew and filled out the helmet. These helmets were typically worn until the head was the same size as the helmet, and treatment was complete when " the head took on the shape of the helmet " .4,5 The concept of the molding helmet is fundamentally sound, and revolutionized the treatment of plagiocephaly in the United States. The development of the dynamic approach took this concept one step further.6-8 Rather than waiting for the head to grow into a symmetric mold, Cranial Technologies designed a system that immediately applied a corrective force to the prominent areas of the skull where there was no need for growth, while leaving room for growth in the adjacent flattened regions. An inner foam liner was incorporated, and infants were required to be evaluated on a weekly to biweekly basis, for adjustments to this liner, to control the correction being achieved. Because pressures are applied immediately at the onset of treatment, changes are often observed within the first week. This immediate application of corrective forces has also extended the effectiveness of the device well into the second year of life.9 However, it is the process of continuously monitoring the correction being achieved, and then modifying the band based upon this information (therefore modifying the corrective pressures) that is the origin of the word dynamic in Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty. > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > Chicago > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hello , Below I have copied a portion of a research articl by T. Littlefield on What it means to be dynamic that helps explain the difference between a passive and a active(dynamic) band. The process of waiting for a baby to grow into a helmet is why it is better for the very young babies who are growing at a faster rate as opposed to an older baby whose growth rate signifigantly slows down after 7 months. The active band actually redirects the growth that is occurring to the areas needed, instead of waiting and hoping that the normal growth will eventually fill in all those areas. Hope that helps. CAROLG What it means to be Dynamic Before development of Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty, treatment for plagiocephaly involved the use of what has now become known as a " passive " molding helmet. The theory behind these devices was " if the pressure of a rapidly growing brain against a flat surface would flatten the skull, then pressure against a concave surface should round it back again " .3 In several clinical studies, cranial symmetry was shown to have improved with use of these devices as the brain grew and filled out the helmet. These helmets were typically worn until the head was the same size as the helmet, and treatment was complete when " the head took on the shape of the helmet " .4,5 The concept of the molding helmet is fundamentally sound, and revolutionized the treatment of plagiocephaly in the United States. The development of the dynamic approach took this concept one step further.6-8 Rather than waiting for the head to grow into a symmetric mold, Cranial Technologies designed a system that immediately applied a corrective force to the prominent areas of the skull where there was no need for growth, while leaving room for growth in the adjacent flattened regions. An inner foam liner was incorporated, and infants were required to be evaluated on a weekly to biweekly basis, for adjustments to this liner, to control the correction being achieved. Because pressures are applied immediately at the onset of treatment, changes are often observed within the first week. This immediate application of corrective forces has also extended the effectiveness of the device well into the second year of life.9 However, it is the process of continuously monitoring the correction being achieved, and then modifying the band based upon this information (therefore modifying the corrective pressures) that is the origin of the word dynamic in Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty. > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > Chicago > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hi , I think she's going to be in that helmet for a long time. Passive helmets rely TOTALLY on growth. They're good for babies who are under 6 months old b/c that is when rapid head growth is occurring. Once a baby hits 6 months old head growth slows down considerably. Active bands, DOC, STAR and HANGER redirect the growth of head through gentle pressuer not felt by the baby. They are good for young infants and " older " babies. They work faster than passive helmets too. We have a member whos baby was in a Ballert helmet from the time she was 7 months old until she was 16 months old. Take care, > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > Chicago > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Hi , I think she's going to be in that helmet for a long time. Passive helmets rely TOTALLY on growth. They're good for babies who are under 6 months old b/c that is when rapid head growth is occurring. Once a baby hits 6 months old head growth slows down considerably. Active bands, DOC, STAR and HANGER redirect the growth of head through gentle pressuer not felt by the baby. They are good for young infants and " older " babies. They work faster than passive helmets too. We have a member whos baby was in a Ballert helmet from the time she was 7 months old until she was 16 months old. Take care, > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > Chicago > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 , I agree with . In my 2+ years on the board it seems that the children in passive helmets who start after 6 months are in them a long time. Sometimes they don't even get as good of correction. I would see if you could find an active band provider in your area. Chicago has 2 Cranial Tech locations: Chicago, Illinois (Northern suburbs) Cranial Technologies, Inc. 3633 West Lake Avenue, Suite 107 Glenview, IL 60026 Phone:847-832-9131 Toll Free:866-556-9131 Fax: 847-832-9142 Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/L Clinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L Chicago, Illinois (Western suburbs) Cranial Technologies, Inc. Brittany Towers Building 17 W 662 Butterfield Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Phone:630-627-5383 Toll Free:866-368-8422 Fax:630-627-5389 Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/L Clinician: Ginny O'Grady, PT Clinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L There also appears to be a STARband provider ... Center for Complex Facial Analysis, 2150 Pfingsten Road , Glenview, IL 60025 847-486-6550, Email: Fvicari@... na, 2 1/2 yrs, DOC Grad, Tort Resolved Kiersten, 7 1/2 months, DOC 1/10/06, Tort www.thefilyaws.com > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > > Chicago > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 , I agree with . In my 2+ years on the board it seems that the children in passive helmets who start after 6 months are in them a long time. Sometimes they don't even get as good of correction. I would see if you could find an active band provider in your area. Chicago has 2 Cranial Tech locations: Chicago, Illinois (Northern suburbs) Cranial Technologies, Inc. 3633 West Lake Avenue, Suite 107 Glenview, IL 60026 Phone:847-832-9131 Toll Free:866-556-9131 Fax: 847-832-9142 Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/L Clinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L Chicago, Illinois (Western suburbs) Cranial Technologies, Inc. Brittany Towers Building 17 W 662 Butterfield Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Phone:630-627-5383 Toll Free:866-368-8422 Fax:630-627-5389 Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/L Clinician: Ginny O'Grady, PT Clinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L There also appears to be a STARband provider ... Center for Complex Facial Analysis, 2150 Pfingsten Road , Glenview, IL 60025 847-486-6550, Email: Fvicari@... na, 2 1/2 yrs, DOC Grad, Tort Resolved Kiersten, 7 1/2 months, DOC 1/10/06, Tort www.thefilyaws.com > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from the > > Chicago > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks for the info! We are going with a Doc Band. She had her casting on Monday. What do you guys know about the " typical " amount of time in an active helmet for a 9 month old. The therapist said that we may end up going through two helmets...what can you guys say about this? Thanks!!!! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from > the > > > Chicago > > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks for the info! We are going with a Doc Band. She had her casting on Monday. What do you guys know about the " typical " amount of time in an active helmet for a 9 month old. The therapist said that we may end up going through two helmets...what can you guys say about this? Thanks!!!! > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from > the > > > Chicago > > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 YAH ! I'm SO happy to hear this! The worst is behind you and she'll be on her way to a rounder head in no time. Let us know when her band comes in and how she's adjusting. Some babies do need more than one band. It depends on age and severity. She may not need 2 bands, your ortho is just preparing you in case she does need 2. Hopefully she won't need 2, only time will tell. Keep us posted, > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from > > the > > > > Chicago > > > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 YAH ! I'm SO happy to hear this! The worst is behind you and she'll be on her way to a rounder head in no time. Let us know when her band comes in and how she's adjusting. Some babies do need more than one band. It depends on age and severity. She may not need 2 bands, your ortho is just preparing you in case she does need 2. Hopefully she won't need 2, only time will tell. Keep us posted, > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am new to the board and have questions. We are from > > the > > > > Chicago > > > > > > area. Has anyone used Ballert Orthopedics for a band? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
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