What Causes Plagiocephaly?Following the evaluation, parents almost always ask next "How did this happen? What causes plagiocephaly?"
Research Spotlight: "Helmets Work For Brachycephaly"Today we are addressing misinformation regarding helmets not working! Here is a current research spotlight on helmets for brachycephaly.
4 Months OldHere are the top 4 things you can do for a 4 month old to be on the right path for monitoring cranial development!
Custom Protective HelmetsDid you know we are able to provide patients with custom protective helmets using the same technology we use for cranial remolding helmets?
What's On Our Christmas List?Our top 5 products when it comes to positioning and keeping baby off of their flat spot. You might be surprised!
Cranial MeasurementsCranial measurements can be confusing. What are the head measurements we use to monitor progress? Cranial Vault Asymmetry? Cephalic Index?
Are Helmets Covered By Insurance?Cranial helmets are considered "Durable Medical Equipment " and can absolutely be covered by insurance!
Playtime and Your New HelmetWe encourage families to resume life as usual once you leave the clinic with your helmet! Let's look at milestones and the helmet.
What's Wrong With A Flat Head?A “Cosmetic Problem” That Has Functional and Early Motor Learning Implications So why do we recommend helmets? What makes them important?
One Size Doesn’t Fit AllCommon fit questions addressed! Helmets are customized for your baby to meet their goals.
Bust Helmet Stigma - 5 Common MisconceptionsBust the Helmet Stigma And Let’s Restart This Conversation . Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Baby’s Head, 5 Misconceptions
Positioning Strategies for Preventing a Flat SpotRepositioning your infant off of the flat spot helps promote symmetrical cranial growth! Research shows that repositioning is an effective
How do I clean this thing?Okay, here is a popular topic: how do I keep this helmet clean? Let's talk about cleaning the helmet and general skin inquiries.
The Helmet Scan!Parents are frequently alarmed that baby needs a "head scan" to get a helmet ordered. We use the STARscanner and it is completely safe.
What is a flat spot?What is a flat spot on a baby's head? What is plagiocephaly? What is flathead baby syndrome? Is a flat spot bad for my baby?
The First Few DaysLet's face it, the helmet is a completely foreign object to families. How your baby reacts depends on their personality, severity, & age.
Does my baby need a helmet?Does my baby need a helmet? Maybe. Maybe not. There is a lot of education and skill that goes into answering that question.
What to Expect at Your Helmet EvaluationYou can expect your first appointment with Orthopedic Motion to be thorough and non-scary for you and your baby.
When to helmet! Is it too early or late for me?Where are you in your helmet journey? Is it to early or late for an evalution? What Should I do next?