Documents & Videos: DAFO FA
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How to | Assess range & voluntary control in the crouching patient
In this educational video, Cascade Dafo owner/founder Don Buethorn, CPO, talks about assessing range and level of voluntary control in patients who exhibit crouching/excess dorsiflexion. Includes discussion of various Cascade Dafo brace styles.
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Case study | 4 yr. old boy - moderate crouching | DAFO FA
This case study video follows a young patient with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida. Jaxon, age 4, exhibits pronation and excess dorsiflexion. He receives a pair of custom fabricated DAFO FA orthoses. When initially fit with his new DAFOs, it's clear that the dorsiflexion angle of the braces, when worn with shoes, is too aggressive. The braces are remade for an improved outcome. This video is narrated by Cindy Diener, CPO.
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DAFO FA: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO FA. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Must be sent in with the patient's cast or uploaded with your digital scan through the e-order system at https://orders.cascadedafo.com
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DAFO FA Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO FA Softy. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Must be sent in with the patient's cast or uploaded with your digital scan through the e-order system at https://orders.cascadedafo.com
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DAFO FA Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO FA Softy.
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Product video | DAFO FA
This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® FA.
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Before and After: Excess Dorsiflexion - Crouching | DAFO FA
This before-and-after video shows a young boy with a crouched posture benefit from the stability and support of solid-ankle AFOs. The patient is wearing the DAFO FA -- a custom-fabricated brace with wrap-around control and a high instep trimline that gently blocks excess dorsiflexion. This brace style is particularly well-suited for smaller patients as it is both light, and simple in form and function.
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Product video | DAFO FA & DAFO 3 comparison
This product video compares the DAFO FA and the DAFO 3. Watch the video to see why it's important to know the difference.
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Product video | DAFO FA & DAFO Turbo comparison
This product video compares the DAFO FA and the DAFO Turbo, two functionally similar braces styles. Watch the video to learn how they differ and what patients would benefit from each brace style.
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Before and After: Excess Dorsiflexion/Crouching | DAFO FA Softy
A young girl wears a pair of custom-fabricated DAFO FA Softy orthoses to help control her strong excess dorsiflexion/crouching and give her support and stability for more endurance.
