Documents & Videos: instructions

• Basic DAFO Adjustments

  Some simple adjustments that may help fine tune a DAFO and save the time and expense of a return.

• Applying the DAFO Toe Rise Pad

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

• Applying the JumpStart Toe Rise Pad

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

• Brace Donning

  Step-by-step instructions for donning the patient's brace, habituation and care.

• Adjusting JumpStart Height

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

• Casting for DAFOs

  Guidelines on casting for DAFOs

• 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 | 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 | Adjust distal trimlines

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

• How to | Adjust distal trimlines on a Softy liner

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

• Creating a Casting Pillow

  Instructions for how to create your own casting pillow.

• 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 | 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 | 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

• 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 | 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 | Flare the proximal trimline on a DAFO Tami2

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• An example of overheating thin plastic

  This video shows what happens if you overheat the plastic while making adjustments.

• Digital Scanning Guidelines

  Guidelines for sending us your digital files and scans, including recommended file types, and directions for uploading.

• Donning the DAFO 9 Softy

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

• Donning Twister Straps

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

• Filming and Submitting Video Consultations

  If you are in need of a video consultation for a patient, please contact Customer Support for more information: customersupport@dafo.com | 800.848.7332.

• How to | Trim inserts for shoe fit

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

• Optimizing DAFOs for Pronation and Supination

  An in-depth guide to optimizing DAFOs for correctable pronation or supination.

• Pronation Control Pad

  Illustrations to help you in positioning the pronation control pad.

• 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.

• e-Order Instructions

  This step-by-step guide will help you set up your DAFO e-Order account and start ordering.

• Using the K3 Knee Brace

  Step-by-step instructions for donning and making basic adjustments to the K3 Knee Brace, our hinged knee extension brace.

• Scanning the Outside of a Cast

  Step-by-step instructions for scanning the outside of a cast to order DAFOs

• Adjusting Distal Trim Lines

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