I had a lovely family come into clinic today with regards to  their little boy who was 7 months old.  The Mum had been worried since her little one was 3 weeks of age about the shape of his head.  Everyone had told her that she was being paranoid and that the Father and Grandfather also had head shapes like that when they were little with a high hair line.

I listened to their story, took some measurements of their Son’s head and was really pleased to tell them both that their little boy was completely and utterly normal and certainly didn’t need any form of treatment, especially not the helmet treatment.

Well, the reaction I had was brilliant, my words literally brought tears to the Mum’s eyes and the Dad was over the moon that I had put both their minds at ease and they can rest at nights and not worry or wonder if they should be doing anything.

I guess the morale of this blog is that I will only suggest helmet treatment for little ones who actually NEED the treatment.  If the little ones don’t need treatment, or if their flattening can be resolved through other means such as repositioning techniques, tummy time tips, physiotherapy, exercises then I certainly suggest this first.

If you or someone you know is concerned about their little ones head shape, please don’t think I am a pushy sales person, I am an ethical clinician who will provide a full assessment and diagnosis of the little ones head shape and discuss the appropriate, correct method of treatment.

Don’t be frightened that all babies who come and see me end up in a helmet!

 

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.

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Align Clinics Cardiff,

261 Heathwood Road,
Cardiff,
CF14 4HS.

Align Clinics Bristol,

Walnut Grove,
Slade Road,
Portishead,
BS20 6BB.

 

0333 577 2323

07540 526316

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