Documents & Videos: optimize

• DAFO Optimization Index

  A catalog of optimizations, grouped by patient presentation, that may improve brace fit and function for your patient.

• Maya: Swing Phase Inconsistency

  Follow 10-year-old patient Maya as she gets a new pair of custom-fabricated DAFO 3.5 orthoses to help control swing phase inconsistency (Maya's diagnosis is arthrogryposis). This video shows the entire bracing process -- from the initial assessment to casting to fitting and adjustments. The video is narrated by Don Buethorn, CPO -- owner of Cascade Dafo, Inc.

• 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.

• Guidelines to correct In-toeing / Out-toeing

  Optimization guidelines for in-toeing/out-toeing when there is laxity at the joints due to low tone