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View our privacy policyFind out about Iyla’s flat head syndrome helmet treatment with her LOCband Lite 3D-printed helmet. Improvement was seen after 5 months of treatment.
As time goes by, more babies are completing treatment with their LOCband Lite helmets. One of these is Iyla, now aged 11 months. Iyla’s mum, Molly, became aware of concerns about her baby’s head shape soon after birth. She was initially referred by her GP to a paediatric physiotherapist, who gave Iyla some gentle stretches for her neck after she was found to have torticollis. This condition can result in a baby preferring to rest their head in one position and is one of the main causes of flat head syndrome, or positional plagiocephaly.
The physiotherapist also recommended lots of tummy time, repositioning and the use of an overnight pillow to help improve Iyla’s head shape naturally. After a couple of months of this approach, Molly realised that Iyla’s head shape was still not improving. The physio suggested Molly try helmet treatment with LOC. Molly initially booked a virtual consultation when Iyla was nearly 5 months old. This was followed shortly afterwards by a full consultation at our Bristol clinic with Saeed Hamid, Chairman and Senior Orthotist.
If you’re concerned about your baby’s head shape, get in touch today. You can complete our free flat head photo assessment form or contact us to arrange a free orthotic consultation with an orthotist.
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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