What to expect during helmet therapy for Flat Head Syndrome?

If you suspect your child has “flat-head syndrome,” it’s natural to have a lot of questions and concerns. In this post, we offer a summary of the process of using a helmet at Sano Orthotics, so you know what to expect!

1st Appointment - Assessment & Scanning

A 3D scan of your baby’s head will be taken, which will provide comprehensive and highly accurate data points for the assessment of your baby’s head condition. At the same time, the same digital file will be utilised for the digital design of the helmet. Using white light scanning technology, this process is non-contact, non-traumatic, clean and safe for the baby.

2nd Appointment - Helmet Fitting

Using proven and reliable digital design processes, the helmet design is modelled digitally and 3D printed for fitting within 2 weeks. With 3D printing, we can produce a helmet that is light-weight and well ventilated helmet - comfortable for your baby’s full time use.

Subsequent visits - Regular Follow ups

During treatment, we will monitor your baby’s head growth and to ensure that a precise helmet fit is maintained. Adjustments are made to the device as needed to accommodate growth and/or optimise the function of the helmet.

Repeated scans are taken at each follow-up to track the progress with 3D visualisation of head shape improvements.