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About Us

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Your Baby's STARband color choice is yours

Visit https://www.orthomerica.com/product-category/transfer-patterns/ to see what colors are available.  You can also select the STARlight clear option (pictures in photo gallery further below).

Cranial Experts. Cranial Band. STARband.

Plagiocephaly Specialist

Pat Rogel, CO, LO, OTR/L, is considered a national expert in the field of cranial remolding treatment.  She has provided custom plagiocephaly helmets to infants for over 15 years utilizing the most modern cranial technology available.  This amounts to thousands of flat head shapes fixed with one infant helmet.  She is very familiar with every style of cranial band used to treat plagiocephaly.  After working with many different brands of cranial bands,  she has found the STARband to be the most effective.   Pat is an industry leader treating head shape abnormalities and a regular lecturer at professional conferences regarding cranial remolding care and improvements in treatment.


Pat will perform a thorough evaluation of your baby and honest assessment for the need for outside physical therapy and/or a cranial band.    She is very comfortable sending you and baby home without a STARband, but if the baby needs one she will correct the shape with one helmet.  Chicago Pediatric Orthotics  is not owned by investment bankers - we are caregiver owned.  Our staff has no quotas to meet.  Free evaluations, including STARscanner evaluation.   

STARscanner Excellence

Chicago Pediatric Orthotics is one of four STARscanner facilities in the Chicago area.  The STARscanner is the fastest cranial technology available to evaluate head shape.   One difference is that our scans are  FREE!  And, our helmet price is MUCH lower.


Plagiocephaly Helmets - Cranial band - Cranial Remolding - Torticollis - Brachycephaly - Flat head - Infant helmet

One Cranial Band Guarantee

We will correct plagiocephaly/flat head  shape with one cranial band.   One STARband.


Conveniently located in Skokie to serve Chicago and the suburbs.

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Today's STARband success story

A STARband cranial remolding helmet has room for growth where needed.  Other brands are fabricated to the deformed head shape and require weekly visits to adjust the helmet.  They also often require multiple helmets to correct a moderate to severe head shape.  Chicago Pediatric Orthotics will correct your babies head shape with ONE custom cranial orthosis - otherwise, the cost is on us! 

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Meet James

A message from James' mom about starting treatment during a pandemic:

A message from James' mom about starting treatment during a pandemic:

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A message from James' mom about starting treatment during a pandemic:

A message from James' mom about starting treatment during a pandemic:

A message from James' mom about starting treatment during a pandemic:

 “I could tell from about 8-weeks of age that James may need attention from a physical therapist for what I noticed was a slight preference in head direction. Being that this was a hurdle I had to jump previously with my now 3-year-old, I knew I had to act on it fast. I did not want either of my sons in a helmet. Yet, with James I was not able to avoid this situation as his head was getting flatter and flatter even with weekly PT. This was a scary road I was going down with my son and during a pandemic. Not only was I anxious about my son getting a helmet but adding on doing this during this scary time was very intimidating and caused me a lot of anxiety. However, my experience has been rather calming and not nerve wracking at all. I headed to PR Orthotics (www.Chicago Pediatric Orthotics) with Patricia Rogel and her approach couldn't have been safer and comforting. She took us into a clean and sterile environment and gave us a very stress-free experience! James has been wearing the STARband and there have been no complaints thus far. He seems comfortable in all ways; able to sleep and get through his days better than ever. If you must go down this road with your infant, PR Orthotics in Skokie, IL is definitively the way to go for safe, clean, reliable and a comfortable experience.” 

Plagiocephaly and Torticollis

Do you have questions about treatment for plagiocephaly and torticollis?   To learn more about a plagiocephaly helmet, please visit https://www.starbandkids.com/does-my-child-have-a-problem/

or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK9XbYsy45U


CALL TO SCHEDULE  A FREE EVALUATION

(224) 470-8550

Chicago Pediatric Orthotics has a signed a HIPAA compliant photo release from parents of pictured children which releases us to display  each of the images on our website and social media pages.  

Meet a few of our Cuties!!

Head Shape Evaluation and Treatment

TESTIMONIALS

 

Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly and Scaphocephaly Treatment

Cranial band expert; Infant helmet; Cranial remolding near me.


 

"Pat was absolutely amazing, I couldn't be more thankful that she was honest and broke down the results of his scan to prove he didn't need a helmet.  She evaluated him thoroughly and gave us tips on how to better correct his torticollis, which was causing a side of his head to become a bit flat. She was genuine in her feedback and it was clear that she wouldn't recommend something for a child unless the child actually needed it. Our physical therapist had recommended another company, but after reading several reviews on that specific company and how most children were recommended a helmet regardless if they were considered a mild case, I knew I wanted someone with more experience to give us a true diagnosis, vice being seen by someone who just took pictures without a full assessment. Her 20+ years of experience put our mind at ease when she evaluated my son and now we scheduled to come back in the month to be evaluated again. " Juliana G.

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 "Pat was great and I felt so comfortable with her when we were getting our son evaluated. She was warm welcoming detailed and professional. I felt her recommendations were honest,not just in it for the money and genuine." Katianne O.

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" Words cannot describe how grateful I am to Pat and PR Orthotics! We took our baby to one place recommended by her pediatrician to find out if the baby needed a helmet for a little flat part in her head. We were disappointed beyond belief! This place insisted on a helmet before our baby had a scan. They didn't stop calling or emailing about how we wanted to proceed. I wanted a second option so I searched the web. By the grace of God, I found Pat. We went in for our free consultation and she physically tested the baby and low and behold our baby couldn't move her neck to the left! She needed Physical Therapy, not a helmet! We went to the place that Pat recommended and within a month, the shape of our baby had already shaped back to normal. Thank you so very much, Pat! You are highly recommended!"  Rita N.

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"Highly recommend Dr. Pat. We wanted to get a baby helmet for my son's flat head. We switched to this practice after in contact with  another practice. We were very satisfied with PR for the following reasons.
1. Cost. You can save $300 for the head scan at XXX practice(very sketchy charge) . PR can do it for free.
2. Efficiency. This is SO IMPORTANT!!! The early the baby wears the helmet, the better the  result will be.  We wasted almost a month at another provider and still not even close to get the approval from insurance. They just didn't file anything for us. We came to PR, saw the Dr and got the insurance approval and  helmet in hand in just 2 weeks.
3. Accessibility. Pat and her assistant are always answering emails and  calls for my questions. They helped me to fight the insurance to get the approval. They always keep me updated. "  Yun H.

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"We went to Pat after being referred by our baby's therapist. Not only is she an absolutely sweetheart, but she is honest and truly cares about her patient versus making money. Prior to coming to Pat, we were told our 4 month old needed a helmet. Pat performed an initial scan and said he was borderline and that she would prefer to wait one month, re-scan and attempt to see results through therapy and various position changes. After our 2nd scan, we saw improvement and his head shape got better! Pat did not push a helmet (like the initial doctor did just to make money) and even worked with us to prevent a helmet which was so greatly appreciated! Both scans were free and she hasn't made a single dollar from us but continues to work with us to ensure our baby is properly treated. Pat's practice is the epitome of true care and thorough treatment. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!" Tammy N.

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" We are so thankful to Pat. If you are debating whether you should come here, think no further. You will get the best quality treatment knowing your baby is in good hands.
We found PR Orthotics almost by accident, but given our experience with Lurie Childrens and many other pediatric center, when we came here, Pat knew exactly what we wanted and how we should proceed. It was absolutely amazing to get a helmet for our daughter within 10 days -- my coworkers had to wait for a month after a series of unnecessary tests at other orthotics places. They also had to have two helmets and the whole treatment took 6 months.Our daughter started wearing a helmet when she was about 6.5 months and it took us 2.5 months to get the results we wanted. Other reasons we liked PR Orthotics: - late evening appointments
- free scan!!!
- Saturday availability (there is no way you could get the same convenience at XXX)
- direct email and phone to Pat
- helmet within 10 days after first coming to Pat. Remember that the earlier you start the treatment, the better and shorter the whole process would take -- so this is huge!"  Malika A.


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