RSLSteeper launches new centre in Kingston Upon Thames to treat “flat head syndrome” in babies

RSLSteeper, the UK’s leading provider of clinically effective prosthetics and orthotics services, has launched Steeper Clinic in Kingston Upon Thames. The new centre is dedicated to the treatment of babies suffering from head shape abnormalities such as deformational plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome).

The new centre follows on from the success of Steeper Clinic in Leeds, which was launched in November 2010, and has successfully treated babies from across the North of England.

Steeper Clinic offers a free, no obligation consultation service to parents, provided by an experienced team of HPC registered and CRB checked paediatric orthotists.

In addition to advice and diagnosis, it also provides a complete treatment service for the condition, which includes the use of repositioning techniques like ‘tummy time’ and the use of STARband cranial remoulding orthoses (helmets).

Kate Chauhan, Clinical Specialist Orthotist at Steeper Clinic said:

 “Deformational plagiocephaly is becoming increasingly common in the UK, and the NHS does not currently fund treatment for the condition as it is seen as a purely cosmetic issue. This is despitegrowing evidence that plagiocephaly can increase the risk of developing associated problems later on in life in severe cases.

“At Steeper Clinic, we can offer advice as tothe best course of treatment for your baby, which depends on the severity ofthe condition.

 “Treatments can range from the use of “tummy time” and repositioning techniques for younger babies and mild instances of the condition, to cranial remoulding orthoses, which significantly improves the shape of heads in babies who suffer from moderate to severe deformational plagiocephaly.”

STARband is the world’s leading orthotic treatment for deformational plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in babies aged between 4 and 18 months. Over 125,000 babies have been successfully treatedusing STARband worldwide.

For further information on Steeper Clinic, deformational plagiocephaly and head shape abnormalities, visit www.steeperclinic.com. The website includes a range of helpful guides for parents, in addition to information about STARband and RSLSteeper.

 ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Steeper Clinic
Unit 20,
Kingsmill Business Park,
Chapell Mill Road,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1 3GZ
enquiries@steeperclinic.com

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