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Dear Pat,
I am forwarding you a response I received from a colleague who is not yet on
the mailing list, hope this is of interest
Regards
Arthur Graham, CPO(UK)
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Subject: Re: Ortho-Cephalic Helmet for Torticollis Positional Plagiocephaly
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 11:32:00 EST
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Aurthur,
This is something I did at Children’s. Deformational (positional)
plagiocephaly can be caused by torticollis, multiple gestations, high birth
weight etc. Commonly it occurs in late fetal life by the head getting
positioned in the pelvis so that it is constrained and receives pressure
interuterinally. The only central fabrication for a plagiocephaly helmet is
by a woman whose name I cannot think of in Arizona. She has patented a helmet
and has a course available. Six monthes is an ideal age to begin helmet
therapy since an infants head grows fastest from birth – 18 monthes and this
is when you will see dramatic results. What the helmet does is takes the
pressure off the flattened area and utilizes the rapid growth of the head to
redirect the head shape. Anyway, I do not beleive there is any off the shelf
products (maybe danmar) for this. I do not know if this is helpful
information? Since it also depends on the severity of the torticollis, if
this is the only problem, and if their stretching program is working.
Compliance is very important!
Thanks for taking the time to forward me that. I will have to take a look at
the UFL web site.
Have a good day.
Michelle
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