Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

[Guest guest]

Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

Thanks, Steve

[Guest guest]

I would personally recommend any one of the active bands - DOCband, STARband

or Hanger Band. Active bands have pressure points which " hold " the

prominent areas while " redirecting " growth in the flat areas. They are fit

very close to the head in the prominent areas and thus need to be closely

monitored. The flat areas have room to grow but not a lot and these areas

are shaved out usually at each appt. They apply a gentle pressure.

Because the band is active you will see correction much sooner. Passive

bands such as Danmar do not hold in any area. They fit looser and totally

rely on growth to round the head. The active uses growth and the

redirection from the pressure points. Hope this helps!

Molly

California

Nicolas, 18 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 4

, 7.5

Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

Thanks, Steve

For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve,

I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick the

Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies on

more growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmar

too, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, which

is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation since

they do only banding. other orthos may do many different things in

their practice and will have different levels of expertise in banding

babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho is

very experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results with

any band.

your insurance and location are other considerations. we had a

starband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was very

experience, the cost was covered 100% by our insurance and required no

travel. for us that was an easy decision.

let us know what you decide.

-christine

>

> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

> band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

> studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

> Thanks, Steve

>

[Guest guest]

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Docband specialist in/or near Michigan?

On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, " christineashok " <christineashok@...> wrote:

Hi Steve,

I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick the

Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies on

more growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmar

too, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, which

is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation since

they do only banding. other orthos may do many different things in

their practice and will have different levels of expertise in banding

babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho is

very experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results with

any band.

your insurance and location are other considerations. we had a

starband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was very

experience, the cost was covered 100% by our insurance and required no

travel. for us that was an easy decision.

let us know what you decide.

-christine

>

> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

> band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

> studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

> Thanks, Steve

>

[Guest guest]

The closest place is probably Chicago -

Cranial Technologies, Inc.3633 West Lake Avenue, Suite 107Glenview, IL 60026Phone:847-832-9131Toll Free:866-556-9131Fax: 847-832-9142Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/LClinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L

There is also a STARband provider in Grand Rapids, MI -

Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGN Corazza, CO235 Wealthy Street, SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503-5299616-242-0315Email: gn.corazza@... www.maryfreebed.com

Hope this helps!

Molly

California

Nicolas, 18 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 4

, 7 .5

-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of KatzmanSent: 5 May 2007 4:18 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: Re: Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Docband specialist in/or near Michigan?On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, "christineashok" <christineashok@...> wrote:

Hi Steve,I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick theDocband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies onmore growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmartoo, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, whichis an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation sincethey do only banding. other orthos may do many different things intheir practice and will have different levels of expertise in bandingbabies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho isvery experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results withany band.your insurance and location are other considerations. we had astarband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was veryexperience, the cost was covered 100% by our insurance and required notravel. for us that was an easy decision. let us know what you decide.-christine>> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to > determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC > band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or > studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band. > Thanks, Steve>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, that’s helpful!

Did you use Cranial Technologies?

I haven't heard a whole lot from people about personality changes.

Has anyone noticed any negative affects on their child’s personality?

On 5/5/07 7:57 PM, " Foley, Molly " <mafoley@...> wrote:

The closest place is probably Chicago -

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

There is also a STARband provider in Grand Rapids, MI -

Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

GN Corazza, CO

235 Wealthy Street, SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5299

616-242-0315

Email: gn.corazza@... <mailto:gn.corazza@...>

www.maryfreebed.com <http://www.maryfreebed.com>

Hope this helps!

Molly

California

Nicolas, 18 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 4

, 7 .5

Re: Re: Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Docband specialist in/or near Michigan?

On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, " christineashok " <christineashok@...> wrote:

Hi Steve,

I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick the

Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies on

more growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmar

too, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, which

is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation since

they do only banding. other orthos may do many different things in

their practice and will have different levels of expertise in banding

babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho is

very experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results with

any band.

your insurance and location are other considerations. we had a

starband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was very

experience, the cost was covered 100% by our insurance and required no

travel. for us that was an easy decision.

let us know what you decide.

-christine

>

> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

> band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

> studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

> Thanks, Steve

>

[Guest guest]

We had a STARband from a clinic in Oakland, CA.

There is also a STARband provider in Grand Rapids, MI - Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGN Corazza, CO235 Wealthy Street, SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503-5299616-242-0315Email: gn.corazza@... <mailto:gn.corazza@...> www.maryfreebed.com <http://www.maryfreebed.com>

We did not notice any negative affects on my son's personality.

Molly

-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of KatzmanSent: 5 May 2007 5:21 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: Re: Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC bandThanks, that’s helpful!Did you use Cranial Technologies? I haven't heard a whole lot from people about personality changes.Has anyone noticed any negative affects on their child’s personality? On 5/5/07 7:57 PM, "Foley, Molly" <mafoley@...> wrote:

The closest place is probably Chicago -Cranial Technologies, Inc.3633 West Lake Avenue, Suite 107Glenview, IL 60026Phone:847-832-9131Toll Free:866-556-9131Fax: 847-832-9142Clinician: Kay McGuire, OTR/LClinician: Joanne Chung, OTR/L

There is also a STARband provider in Grand Rapids, MI - Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGN Corazza, CO235 Wealthy Street, SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503-5299616-242-0315Email: gn.corazza@... <mailto:gn.corazza@...> www.maryfreebed.com <http://www.maryfreebed.com> Hope this helps!MollyCaliforniaNicolas, 18 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!, 4, 7 .5 -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of KatzmanSent: 5 May 2007 4:18 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: Re: Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Docband specialist in/or near Michigan?On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, "christineashok" <christineashok@...> wrote:

Hi Steve,I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick theDocband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies onmore growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmartoo, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, whichis an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation sincethey do only banding. other orthos may do many different things intheir practice and will have different levels of expertise in bandingbabies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho isvery experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results withany band.your insurance and location are other considerations. we had astarband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was veryexperience, the cost was covered 100% by our insurance and required notravel. for us that was an easy decision. let us know what you decide.-christine>> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to > determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC > band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or > studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band. > Thanks, Steve>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, that helps. I’m happy to hear that he’s still doing well.

I think we will check out the Cranial Tech in Cleveland.

Is there a reason why you went to Chicago instead of Cleveland?

On 5/5/07 8:54 PM, " " <tnt@...> wrote:

Hi

I'm in Cincinnati, and in 2000 my son went to Cranial Tech in Chicago, and I believe that Kay was our technician (but time has a way of playing with memory). I would drive to Toledo the night before our appt. and my mom and I will drive together and share the drive.

My son had absolutely no changes in personality, he was a very happy baby. He was casted on his 6 month birthday, and got his band a couple of weeks later. He wore it for a a little over 4 months. He graduated a little before his 1st b-day, and took his first steps on his b-day.

His headshape was a little different than most on this board (long and narrow, called scaphocephalic in shape). He did not have fused sutures. He's 7 now, and is doing well.

I'm sure that whatever choice you make for the type of molding device will be fine. Just wanted to give you a little insight from someone who did it quite a while ago.. .

mom to Quinn, born 11/99, DOCBand Grad 10/00 for scaphocephalic head shape (breech, c-section)

-- Re: Re: Danmar Cranial Helmet v DOC band

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Docband specialist in/or near Michigan?

On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, " christineashok " <christineashok@...> wrote:

Hi Steve,

I don't have any studies to site, but personally I would pick the

Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive helmet and relies on

more growth than the Docband. some people see good results with Danmar

too, but I would expect to get more correction from a docband, which

is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very good reputation since

they do only banding. other orthos may do many different things in

their practice and will have different levels of expertise in banding

babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make sure the ortho is

very experienced since this is a huge factor in getting results with

any band.

your insurance and location are other considerations. we had a

starband (From orthomerica) with very good results. the ortho was very

experience, the cost was nbsp;covered 100% by our insurance and required no

travel. for us that was an easy decision.

let us know what you decide.

-christine

>

> Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with a DOC

> band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any statistics or

> studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

> Thanks, Steve

>

;

[Guest guest]

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I live in Warren MI. My son DJ has a Becker Cranial Helmet, which is

similar to the Danmar helmet. I looked at each in my research, as

there is no Cranial Technologies in MI. Both have many locations. I

know for Danmar you could go to one of the hospitals in downtown

Detroit, I forget which, or I want to say in Ann Arbor. I personally

chose Becker because the location was easily accessable to me and I

found my initial interview with their office impressive. They are

located in Berkley, near Royal Oak.

It looks like it was your husband Steve who posted asking about

Danmar vs. Docband. I just wanted to share my experience so far, in

that, I have found my son is having the same sorts of results with

his helmet, although coined, " passive " , as children with " active "

helmets. In my personal research, I found nothing that said one

brand was better than any other. Actually, to the contrary, I found

that it made no difference in brand or price, to quote one article

that I found through google. What would make a difference is the age

of the child and severity. My son got his helmet at 6 months (our

doc was keeping an eye on his flat spot at 2 mo) and is currently 7

1/2 mo. His plagio is mild/moderate. In the 5 weeks he's had his

helmet, he's half way to where they would like him to be with his

results. My ortho said that he's never had a baby in a helmet longer

than 9 weeks. And this is a " passive " helmet. Again, I'm assuming

they must be mainly treating younger babies, and not those who are a

bit older where their bones are " harder " etc.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. I know all of the info

out there can be so confusing, especially when many articles

contradict one another!

Theresa

Warren MI

Becker Helmet 3/22/07

> >> >

> >> > Our child was recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We are

trying to

> >> > determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial Helmet or with

a DOC

> >> > band or another brand of a band. Does anyone know of any

statistics or

> >> > studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the band.

> >> > Thanks, Steve

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Who was your tech? If that’s the proper term.

On 5/5/07 11:11 PM, " timkris724 " <timkris724@...> wrote:

I go to Cleveland and love them. If your baby has Tort it's even

better as they are a Private PT office that also does the DOC Band.

They care alot about each child that walks through the door, I really

trust them.

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with a DOC

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statistics or

> >>>>> > studies that compare the results of the helmet versus the

band.

> >>>>> > Thanks, Steve

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[Guest guest]

-

Where in Michigan are you from? We're in the Upper

Peninsula so if you're up our way, I could recommend a

band provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin. There are no

Docband specialists near here.

Good luck in your search!

Gen & Austin (4 months)

Bilateral Clubfeet, Torticollis, Plagio (Getting

Hanger band on Friday!)

--- Katzman <elizabethkatzman@...>

wrote:

> Does anybody have any recommendations for a good

> Docband specialist in/or

> near Michigan?

>

>

>

> On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, " christineashok "

> <christineashok@...> wrote:

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Steve,

> > I don't have any studies to site, but personally I

> would pick the

> > Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive

> helmet and relies on

> > more growth than the Docband. some people see good

> results with Danmar

> > too, but I would expect to get more correction

> from a docband, which

> > is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very

> good reputation since

> > they do only banding. other orthos may do many

> different things in

> > their practice and will have different levels of

> expertise in banding

> > babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make

> sure the ortho is

> > very experienced since this is a huge factor in

> getting results with

> > any band.

> >

> > your insurance and location are other

> considerations. we had a

> > starband (From orthomerica) with very good

> results. the ortho was very

> > experience, the cost was covered 100% by our

> insurance and required no

> > travel. for us that was an easy decision.

> > let us know what you decide.

> > -christine

> >

> >

> >> >

> >> > Our child was recently diagnosed with

> Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> >> > determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial

> Helmet or with a DOC

> >> > band or another brand of a band. Does anyone

> know of any statistics or

> >> > studies that compare the results of the helmet

> versus the band.

> >> > Thanks, Steve

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

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We are in the suburbs of Detroit. Do you know anyone near us?

On 5/7/07 12:59 PM, " Genny McIntyre " <genny_ann@...> wrote:

-

Where in Michigan are you from? We're in the Upper

Peninsula so if you're up our way, I could recommend a

band provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin. There are no

Docband specialists near here.

Good luck in your search!

Gen & Austin (4 months)

Bilateral Clubfeet, Torticollis, Plagio (Getting

Hanger band on Friday!)

--- Katzman <elizabethkatzman@... <mailto:elizabethkatzman%40> >

wrote:

> Does anybody have any recommendations for a good

> Docband specialist in/or

> near Michigan?

>

>

>

> On 5/5/07 7:11 PM, " christineashok "

> <christineashok@... <mailto:christineashok%40> > wrote:

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Steve,

> > I don't have any studies to site, but personally I

> would pick the

> > Docband. from what I know Danmar is a passive

> helmet and relies on

> > more growth than the Docband. some people see good

> results with Danmar

> > too, but I would expect to get more correction

> from a docband, which

> > is an active band. Also cranial tech has a very

> good reputation since

> > they do only banding. other orthos may do many

> different things in

> > their practice and will have different levels of

> expertise in banding

> > babies. if you do go with danmar definitely make

> sure the ortho is

> > very experienced since this is a huge factor in

> getting results with

> > any band.

> >

> > your insurance and location are other

> considerations. we had a

> > starband (From orthomerica) with very good

> results. the ortho was very

> > experience, the cost was covered 100% by our

> insurance and required no

> > travel. for us that was an easy decision.

> > let us know what you decide.

> > -christine

> >

> >

> >> >

> >> > Our child was recently diagnosed with

> Plagiocephaly. We are trying to

> >> > determine whether to go with the Danamr Cranial

> Helmet or with a DOC

> >> > band or another brand of a band. Does anyone

> know of any statistics or

> >> > studies that compare the results of the helmet

> versus the band.

> >> > Thanks, Steve

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

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