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When does my baby need an assessment?

1/22/2021

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​A head-shape deformity is generally noticed soon after the birth of your baby, within several days, weeks or months. General healthcare practitioners, and you as the parent/s or caregivers will be able to detect an abnormal head shape and/or asymmetries in the facial features and ears that do not resolve in several days. 
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We aim for an early initiation to achieve the best outcomes. The ideal age of treatment is 4 to 6 months; however, we can provide a helmet for a baby till the age of 18 months depending on the severity and causative factor.
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The duration of treatment varies due to the different severities and asymmetries present. The orthotic treatment is often used in conjunction with paediatric physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic’s etc.
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Author Kirsten Gibson, B-Tech (tut)

​Founder, Director and Senior Orthotist Prosthetist at Gibson Orthotics. 
Vice Chair of The South African Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
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Kirsten is currently the resident senior clinical Orthotist at the Early Bird Therapy Center and an executive committee member for the South African Orthotic & Prosthetic Association.  Serving on the assistive devices and technology task team of the Health Professions Council South Africa.  

She is a regular guest lecturer in peadiatric orthotic treatment protocols throughout South Africa and is actively involved in improving orthotic knowledge within the South African NDT association.

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    Kirsten Gibson owner and founder of Gibson Orthotics is a passionate O & P Clinician with notable experience in Paediatrics and Lymphology. Actively involved in Improving patient and professionals knowledge on the subjects of O & P.

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Phone: 064 526 1585


Practice No: 06702084 | HPCSA Reg No: OS 0008052
  • Home
  • About
    • Our vision
    • History
    • Accomplishments
  • Services
    • Cranial Orthotics
    • Custom Orthotics
    • Compression Garments
    • Orthotic Process
  • News
  • Contact
    • Disclaimer
    • POPIA