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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.
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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.
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How to | Adjust distal trimlines
This how-to video shows the process of adjusting the distal trimlines.
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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.
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How to | Trim inserts for shoe fit
This instructional video shows how to trim a shoe insert for fit within the shoe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to | Trim the toe shelf on a DAFO
This how-to video shows the process of trimming the toe shelf on a DAFO.
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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.
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How to | Determine proper fit: Fast Fit shoe inserts
How to determine proper fit: Fast Fit shoe inserts
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How to | Adjust distal trimlines on a Softy liner
This how-to video shows the process of adjusting distal trimlines on a Softy liner.
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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.
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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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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. The Fast Fit Printable Sizing Jig can be found by copying this link into your browser: cascadedafo.com/library/documents/fast-fit-printable-sizing-jig. You can also find it by typing "sizing jig" into the search box.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Applying the JumpStart Toe Rise Pad
Instructions for how to apply the toe rise pad to your JumpStart device.
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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.
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Donning the DAFO 9 Softy
Instructions and tips for how to don the DAFO 9 Softy, our night-stretching brace.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
