Pediatric Solutions

Cranial Remolding Helmets

Active Life is a leading provider of cranial remolding orthoses to treat positional Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, Scaphocephaly and other head shape deformities in infants 3-18 months of age.  We are proud to use the Orthomerica STARband as our primary helmet design, and also utilize Orthomerica's proprietary scanning software to create highly accurate helmet designs (no casting required).  Orthomerica has great resources for families currently receiving helmet care from Active Life, or those interested in learning more.  To learn more about Active Life and STARband, please click the button below or download our convenient PDF files shown below.

Scoliosis Bracing

Active Life's scoliosis and pediatric clinical team consists of ABC Board Certified healthcare practitioners that are trained in the assessment, treatment, design/fabrication and fitting/delivery of custom fabricated scoliosis braces.  Active Life is also the exclusive provider in Southern California for the WCR (Wood-Cheneau-Rigo) scoliosis brace in partnership with Align Clinic.  In addition to observation and physical therapy, scoliosis bracing intervention is a core non-surgical treatment option for patients with scoliosis.  We work as part of an interdisciplinary team with patients’ physicians and therapists to be part of the scoliosis treatment protocol.  Active Life has collaborated with many esteemed pediatric hospitals and healthcare institutions throughout Southern California including UCLA, Orthopaedic Hospital, CHLA, CHOC, Loma Linda University and Rady Children’s.  Click HERE to visit our Scoliosis section to learn more.

Pectus Carinatum Bracing

Pectus Carinatum, a condition where the patient's chest wall sticks out more than usual, is often treated with dynamic bracing.  Active Life's comfortable pectus bracing is custom fabricated from a 3D scan of the patient's torso and designed to reduce the severity of the deformity over time.
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Pediatric Orthotics & Bracing

One of Active Life's speciality services include pediatric orthotic management.  We provide expert treatment of certain orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, club foot and more, and are involved with several children's hospitals and specialty clinics, which have given Active Life exposure and expertise in pediatrics in a manner that is hard for many other orthotic providers to achieve.  Click on the images above for more information about our pediatric services.

Pediatric Prosthetics

Active Life is passionate about helping the pediatric amputee or congenital deformity population that require pediatric prosthetic devices.  We recognize that because of the age of the client there are many non-traditional aspects to providing service and care that must be considered, such as the psycho-social elements of the client and the family, as well as the need to accommodate for growth of the child and the absolute necessity of helping our pediatric clients feel like they join their friends in normal activities and not feel awkward about their condition.  Your Active Life prosthetist has special training in pediatric prosthetic services and care, and is well equipped to take excellent care of this very special group of individuals.