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Cascadea dafo4/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Move anterior trimline of brace farther forward (more anterior) than standard”). Trimlines can be customized for your patients.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Add layover instep strap and bottom treatment to inner liner so patient can use SMO independently”). Usually used for short periods of time or during therapy.Use inner liner independently of outer frame Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Send self-stick posterior shim”). May require adjustment to width of proximal section.May be used to slightly increase DF angle.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Add Hemi strap”). Strap designed for ease of use when one hand operation is needed.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Add Houdini straps”). Can be opened with focused two-hand manipulation very hard to open with one hand.To foil escape attempts by crafty pediatric patients.Request in Bottom Stabilization section of order form. Improves traction for wheelchair foot rest stability or when braces will be used indoors without shoes.Entire bottom of brace is stabilized with a foam sole and non-skid cover.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Send hardware and brace uncut”). Note: for Tami2 brace, use straight Tamarack hinges only, no dorsi-assist.Order articulated brace made solid, cut to articulate later.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Add toe adduction strap - pull 2nd toe lateral”). Pulling to either side with origination between any toes can influence the position of the forefoot or can help reposition individual toes.Can be configured in any number of ways.Toe straps can go on any toes and pull in any direction. ![]() Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Sew-in instep pad”). Attached to dorsum of brace on lateral side.Request in Special Instructions section of order form (e.g., “Glue in instep pad”). Facilitates proper placement for busy caregivers and self-donners.Reduces likelihood of instep pad getting lost.Hindfoot: excellent, wraparound control Forefoot: excellent, wraparound control, hindfoot stable RESIST plantarflexion/ASSIST dorsiflexion Ankle: excellent medial-lateral control. The brace comes with instep, forefoot, and anterior stop (pretibial) straps, standard padding and toe rise. This Two Step model is shown through the gait cycle to illustrate the dynamics of the two piece construction. ![]() Need assistance in managing knee position in flexion and/or extension. Need more M/L stability than possible in DAFO 4 or 3. Have athetoid movement positioned in sitting or ambulating. Have some voluntary control that is very useful and can use the flexible control to increase overall function. Have strong fixing patterns in supination or pronation. Development and functional use of push off is available while wearing a DAFO Two Step. Offers excellent medial and lateral stability in both swing and stance phase. Resists excessive plantarflexion but allows some plantarflexion to take place at heel strike and push off. Offers assistance with consistent dorsiflexion. Gives excellent hindfoot and forefoot control. ![]() It has moderate plantarflexion resist with greater dorsiflexion movement and greater durability than the DAFO 3.5. Cascade DAFO Inc 1360 Sunset Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 phone: 1-80 fax: 1-87 website: Super Flexible Plantarflexion Resist DAFO TWO STEP KEY CONCEPT: POSTERIOR UPRIGHT IS SPRINGY ANKLE PLANTARFLEXION IS RESISTED, DORSIFLEXION IS ASSISTED A two piece brace that combines DAFO 4 trimlines with a flexible posterior upright. ![]()
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