Helmet therapy or helmet orthosis is used to shape the baby’s skull into shape. A newborn’s skull is made of soft, bony plates which have space between plates. With age, the plates grow, harden, and knit together and fill the space.
What are the conditions in which a baby needs head therapy?
A baby helmet is required in the following conditions:
Plagiocephaly: Plagiocephaly is a flat head syndrome condition in which there is a development of flat spots or uneven appearances in the soft skull plates because of continuously sleeping in the same position. Doctors recommend a head-shaped brachycephaly cranial helmet for correcting this condition.
Brachycephaly: Brachycephaly is flattening in the back side of the head, resulting in a widening of the head, and is caused by continuously lying on the back of the forehead for a long duration.
Scaphocephaly: Scaphocephaly is the term used to describe the narrow and long abnormal skull shape in sagittal craniosynostosis due to the premature fusion of the sagittal suture forming an osseous ridge
Asymmetric Brachycephaly: Asymmetric brachycephaly is a combination of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. It causes a baby to have flatness across the back of their head, which is worse on one side than the other. The baby’s head will also look wide from side to side, compared to the length.
Craniosynostosis: In this condition, bony skull plates are abnormally or too soon fused, causing the abnormal shape of the head, and other parts of the skull are pushed out by the brain.
How does helmet therapy work?
A cranial remolding helmet, which has a complex outer shell and foam lining, is fitted into the baby’s head to correct the shape of the skull. The helmet puts gentle, persistent pressure on capturing the baby’s head’s natural growth while inhibiting prominent areas’ growth and allowing for flat area growth.
During the actively growing period of the skull and brain, the molding helmets must be worn. It works best between the age of 4 months to 12 months, with cranial remolding Helmet for having effective treatment and outcomes..
Helmets can be frequently adjusted according to the baby’s head growth, providing a tight, round shape for head growth inside the skull.
A cushioning is provided inside the helmet, which prevents the head from flattening because of continuously resting the head on one side.
How long does helmet therapy treatment take?
The child’s age and the ondition severity determine the duration of treatment. On average, it takes three months upto 6 months for treatment, with careful and frequent monitoring throughout the treatment.
The kid should constantly wear a helmet during playing, sleeping, or feeding, and it can be taken off during bathing for better results.
What are the benefits of baby helmet therapy?
Baby helmet therapy benefits involve:
Non-surgical: This helmet is needed to wear on the baby’s head, and there are no incisions required.
Customised treatment: A customised-fitted helmet is designed after measuring a head shape that fits each baby’s unique head shape.
Effective correction: Baby helmets promote skull growth in the right direction, and the spot results in a symmetrical head shape.
Minimal disruption: Babies easily adjust to helmets and can perform their regular activities efficiently.
Positive aesthetic outcomes: The head helmet improves the head shape and boosts the child’s self-esteem.
Where to buy a baby helmet for a flat head?
Purchase baby helmets from Xtremity Prosthetic and Orthotics Health Clinic Dubai.
At Xtremity, their orthotics hold certification and training in cranial remolding orthosis and effectively make a post-thorough evaluation.
Post 3D scanning, they configure the type of design that is most favorable for your child.
At Xtremity, they use the best human measurement 3D scanner, precisely capturing the head’s current shape and size.
Consult with Xtremity Prosthetic and Orthotics Health Clinic Dubai to treat head shape issues. They will examine the baby’s condition, recommend treatment if necessary, and give guidance throughout the process.
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