When does my baby need an assessment?

​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. 

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.

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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