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View our privacy policyA summary of published research on cranial remoulding therapy for plagiocephaly.
Research into helmet therapy in the UK is still limited. Plagiocephaly is not always managed in the same way across services, and head shape measurements are not routinely recorded during infancy. Because of this, much of the published research comes from outside the UK.
Even so, the available evidence can still help parents and clinicians understand when repositioning may be enough and when helmet therapy may be worth considering.
If you are looking for a general overview first, you can read more about plagiocephaly or explore plagiocephaly treatment.
Study: Conducted at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago (2004-2011), analysing 4,378 babies.
Published: Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (March 2015).
This study compared conservative treatment, such as repositioning and physiotherapy, with helmet therapy.
The babies in the helmet group were generally older and had more severe head asymmetry than those in the repositioning group.
This study suggests that helmet therapy may be particularly helpful for babies with more noticeable plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, while repositioning may be more helpful for younger babies with milder head shape differences. Treatment decisions should always be based on the individual baby’s presentation and clinical history.
This study compared babies treated with a helmet with babies who did not receive helmet treatment.
Study details
Reported results:
These findings add to the wider evidence suggesting that helmet therapy may be helpful for some babies, particularly where asymmetry is more pronounced. Outcomes can vary depending on age, severity and time in treatment.
Research suggests that repositioning may be helpful for younger babies with milder head shape differences, while helmet therapy may be worth considering for babies with more noticeable flattening or asymmetry.
If you are unsure what the right next step is for your baby, you can:
Backed by clinical research, LOCband Lite is a non-invasive cranial remoulding helmet designed to support a more balanced head shape over time. Results vary depending on age, severity and daily wear time.
“From the very start, everyone at the London Orthotic Consultancy was professional and friendly. Every step of the way was well-explained and the fitting was quick. It only took Magnus one day to get used to the band, and after that, he wasn’t bothered by it at all. And, most importantly, it worked!”
Maria, Magnus’s mother – Plagiocephaly patient
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