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• How to | Scanning Tips

  This video gives tips for setting up a good scanning environment, properly preparing your cast for scanning, and some general techniques for scanning casts. Following these tips can help you make great scans on the first attempt.

• How to | Don twister straps

  This how-to video shows the process of donning twister straps

• How to | Checking scan accuracy

  It's possible for digital scans to be inaccurate even though they may look good on the screen.This videos gives tips for checking scan accuracy, resolving issues, and formatting scans so they're ready for us to use.

• How to | Cast for DAFOs

  This instructional video provides step-by-step guidance for casting for DAFOs. This video shows how to make a cast in preparation for ordering custom DAFOs. The shape you capture in the cast will be used to fabricate a DAFO -- a good cast is a critical component for superior fit and function of the finished orthosis.

• How to | Measure Cast Thickness

  This video shows how to measure cast thickness. These measurements are critical to getting a good fitting brace when sending in scans of the outside of the cast.

• How to | Relieve boney prominences

  This how-to video shows the process of relieving boney prominences by heating and pushing out, a common field adjustment. It also includes a brief tool explanation.

• How to | Adjust distal trimlines

  This how-to video shows the process of adjusting the distal trimlines.

• How to | Flare the met head

  This how-to video shows the process of flaring the brace at the 5th met head, a common field adjustment.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Add Users

  This video shows facility administrators how to add users to their Dafo e-Orders account.

• How to | Trim inserts for shoe fit

  This instructional video shows how to trim a shoe insert for fit within the shoe.

• How to | Capture the desired alignment in your cast

  This short narrated video shows how to correct the foot to capture the desired alignment in the cast.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Create a Template

  This video shows how to create a template

• How to | Use the K3 Knee Brace™

  This instructional video gives thorough step-by-step instructions for donning and making basic adjustments to the K3 Knee Brace, our hinged knee extension brace. The video also includes tips for wear schedule and how to clean the brace.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Use a Template to Place an e-Order

  This video shows how to use a template to place an e-Order.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Cancel an e-Order

  This video shows how to cancel an e-Order.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Place an e-Order

  This video shows how to place an e-Order.

• How to | Cut an AFO down to an SMO to test a lower level of support

  This how-to video narrated by Cindy Diener, CPO shows the process of cutting a DAFO 3 down to a DAFO 4 to test a lower level of support on a patient before ordering new braces.

• How to | Size for the Fast Fit Bug

  In this fast-paced, fun video, we show how easy it is to get the right size Fast Fit Bug to order by measuring the insole of a properly fitting shoe.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Save a Draft e-Order to Finish Later

  This video shows how to save a draft of an e-Order, print order details, and then at a later time update and place the order.

• How to | Fill out order forms on an iPad

  This instructional video provides guidance for using an iPad tablet to fill out a Cascade Dafo order form.

• How to | Relieve the navicular by cutting a window

  This how-to video shows the process of cutting a window at the navicular to relieve pressure.

• News Article: How to Answer the Bracing Question

  Published in the July 2008 edition of PT Products.

• How to | Don the DAFO 9 night-stretching brace

  This instructional video (no audio) provides step-by-step guidance for donning the DAFO® 9 night-stretching orthosis.

• How to | Trim the toe shelf on a DAFO

  This how-to video shows the process of trimming the toe shelf on a DAFO.

• How to | Rehearse your correction before casting

  This instructional narrated video provides guidance for rehearsing the final corrected position you'd like to capture in the cast, prior to starting the casting process for custom-fabricated DAFOs.

• How to | Create and Prepare Casts for Scanning & Measuring

  This videos gives tips for creating casts that will scan well and how to prepare casts for measuring thickness. A good fitting brace starts with a good cast even when scanning.

• How to | Determine proper fit: Fast Fit shoe inserts

  How to determine proper fit: Fast Fit shoe inserts

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Check the Status of an e-Order

  This video shows how to check the status of an e-Order.

• How to | Size for Fast Fit using the sizing jig

  This instructional video provides guidance for using the paper sizing jig to help order the correct size for Cascade Dafo's prefabricated Fast Fit products.

• How to | Adjust distal trimlines on a Softy liner

  This how-to video shows the process of adjusting distal trimlines on a Softy liner.

• How to | Flare proximal trimlines on a DAFO 4

  This how-to video shows the process of flaring the proximal trimlines on a DAFO 4.

• 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.

• How to | Size for Fast Fit by tracing the foot

  This instructional video provides tips to determine the correct size for Cascade Dafo's prefabricated Fast Fit products by tracing the child's foot.

• How to | Trim medial/lateral distal trimlines at initial fitting

  Cindy Diener, CPO, narrates this instructional video, showing common adjustments made to a DAFO at the inital patient fitting.

• How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad in the field

  In this instructional video Cindy Diener, CPO, shows how she trims and places the toe rise pad on a DAFO when in the field (when acess to an orthotics lab is not available).

• How to | Flare the proximal trimline on a DAFO Tami2

  This how-to video shows the process of flaring the proximal trimline on a DAFO Tami2.

• Dafo e-Orders | How to sign up for an e-Orders account

  This video shows how to sign up for an e-Orders account using your wholesale customer account number.

• How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad in the orthotic lab

  This instructional video, narrated by Cindy Diener, CPO, shows step-by-step tips for trimming and placing the toe rise pad on a DAFO, when access to the tools in a typical orthotics lab is available.

• How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad (with heat gun adjustments)

  This instructional video is narrated by Cascade Dafo owner/founder Don Buethorn, CPO and provides instruction for placing the toe rise pad on a DAFO. In this video, Don uses an embossing gun to heat and soften the plastic before trimming

• Dafo e-Orders | How to Place a New e-Order Based on a Previous e-Order

  This video shows how place a new e-Order based on a previous e-Order.

• How to | Determine if a Fast Fit shoe insert is too big

  This instructional video provides tips to determine if your Fast Fit shoe insert is too large.

• How to | Determine if a Fast Fit shoe insert is too small

  This instructional video provides tips to determine if your Fast Fit shoe insert is too small.

• Dafo e-Orders | First Time User Log-In

  This video shows users how to log in to Dafo e-Orders for the first time.

• Applying the JumpStart Toe Rise Pad

  Instructions for how to apply the toe rise pad to your JumpStart device.

• Applying the DAFO Toe Rise Pad

  Instructions for how to apply a toe rise pad to your custom DAFO.

• Creating a Casting Pillow

  Instructions for how to create your own casting pillow.

• Tips and Tricks | Master Packet of order forms

  Our electronic Master Packet of order forms can really save you time. Watch this quick video tutorial to find out how.

• Troubleshooting Guide

  Guidelines for how to troubleshoot and correct common DAFO fit problems.

• Adjusting JumpStart Height

  Step by step instruction how to adjust the height on JumpStart braces

• Donning Twister Straps

  Instruction and tips for how to don the twister straps, de-rotation straps

• Donning the DAFO 9 Softy

  Instructions and tips for how to don the DAFO 9 Softy, our night-stretching brace.

• The JumpStart Softback - A Quick Look

  Here's an introduction to the newest addition to the JumpStart line of orthoses, the Softback. Learn about how it's designed, who it's intended for, and how it helps.

• Adjusting Distal Trim Lines

  Step-by-step instruction how to adjust distal trim lines for length, medial and lateral sides.

• The Fast Fit Bug - A Quick Look

  Here's an introduction to the newest addition to the Fast Fit line of shoe inserts, the Bug. Learn about how it's designed, who it's intended for, and how it helps.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3 and DAFO 2

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3 as compared to the DAFO 2. Both braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion which can present as toe walking or knee hyperextension.

• Brace movement | DAFO 2 and DAFO Tami2 side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 2 as compared to the DAFO Tami2. Both of these hinged braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion while allowing free dorsiflexion.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3 and DAFO 2 side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3 as compared to the DAFO 2. Both braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion which can present as toe walking or knee hyperextension.

• Tour Cascade Dafo's online courses

  This video takes you on a quick tour of Cascade Dafo's online courses giving you a preview of the courses and how easy it is to log-in and get started.

• 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.

• Product video | DAFO 3.5 & DAFO FlexiSport comparison

  This product video compares the DAFO 3.5 and the DAFO FlexiSport, two functionally similar braces styles. Watch the video to learn how they differ and what patients would benefit from each brace style.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3.5 and DAFO FlexiSport side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3.5 as compared to the DAFO FlexiSport. Both of these leaf-spring style braces are designed to resist both plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. The DAFO FlexiSport is designed for bigger, more active patients, while the DAFO 3.5 is intended for smaller patients.