Flat Head Syndrome Treatment

Also known as cranial head remoulding. A custom made helmet or band is worn by the little one and gently channels all growth correcting the asymmetry and improving the overall head shape.

Plagiocephaly

Flattening on the side of the head. Associated movements include a shift forwards of the ear and a bossed forehead on the same side as the flattening.

Flattening to the back of the head. Associated movements include a bossed or prominent forehead, flexed temporal lobes (Above the ears), a reduced neck line at the back of the head and a wider than normal head shape.

Scaphycephaly

Flattening to both sides of the head. Associated movement include a prominent forehead, a prominent occiput and a narrow head shape.

Physiotherapy

Specialising in acute injury management, pre and post operative treatment as well as injury prevention. We cover all the major insurance companies and accept private or self referrals.

Biomechanical Assessment

Using state of the art RsScan force plate analysis, a full analysis of the forces and pressures are recorded and explained as well as a full objective assessment. Orthotics, braces, techniques, exercises, postural advice can all be given if required.

Bracing and Support

Working alongside the world leaders in bracing and support for functional and compressive braces as well as braces for osteoarthritic or soft tissue ligament stability on all joints.

Flat Head Syndrome Treatment

Also known as cranial head remoulding. A custom made helmet or band is worn by the little one and gently channels all growth correcting the asymmetry and improving the overall head shape.

Plagiocephaly

Flattening on the side of the head. Associated movements include a shift forwards of the ear and a bossed forehead on the same side as the flattening.

Brachycephaly

Flattening to the back of the head. Associated movements include a bossed or prominent forehead, flexed temporal lobes (Above the ears), a reduced neck line at the back of the head and a wider than normal head shape.

Scaphycephaly

Flattening to both sides of the head. Associated movement include a prominent forehead, a prominent occiput and a narrow head shape.

Physiotherapy

Specialising in acute injury management, pre and post operative treatment as well as injury prevention. We cover all the major insurance companies and accept private or self referrals.

Biomechanical Assessment

Using state of the art RsScan force plate analysis, a full analysis of the forces and pressures are recorded and explained as well as a full objective assessment. Orthotics, braces, techniques, exercises, postural advice can all be given if required.

Bracing and Support

Working alongside the world leaders in bracing and support for functional and compressive braces as well as braces for osteoarthritic or soft tissue ligament stability on all joints.

About Us

Align Clinics is a private, independently managed company which is very proud to offer numerous professional services delivered by Qualified Clinical Specialists. We have clinics in Cardiff and Bristol providing Flat Head Syndrome Treatment, Physiotherapy, Biomechanics Analysis, Orthotic / Insole Provision and Bracing and Support.

Our team of Clinical Specialists; through evidence based practice will provide each individual case with a firm diagnosis and a range of available treatment options. We pride ourselves in being able to spend time educating and advising all of our clients, answering all questions and therefore gaining positive long term results.

Cranial Head Remoulding is a non-invasive solution for Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly, also known as Flat Head Syndrome. Align Clinics has a 100% success rate in diagnosing and treating babies with Flat Head Syndrome. We have treated hundreds of babies with this condition throughout Cardiff and Newport, as far west as Swansea and Pembrokshire, Bristol, Bath down to Exeter in the South and as far east as Coventry and Birmingham in the West Midlands. Out of the UK, our Specialists from their location in Cardiff have treated a large number of babies from Ireland and further abroad as far as Dubai and Tokyo.

Being fully qualified and experienced Physiotherapists, the Clinicians are able to provide all solutions to the treatment of Flat Head Syndrome from Advice, repositioning techniques, tummy time techniques, physiotherapy stretches and manual treatment for Torticollis (Restriction of movement of the neck due to tight muscles) through to the Helmet or Band Treatment. Please go to the Plagiocephaly Page and our FAQ’s Page to find out more information.

We offer a range of services including Cranial Head Remoulding, Physiotherapy, Biomechanical Assessments & Gait Analysis and Bracing & Support. Browse our website to find out more or if you would like to get in touch with an expert click here…