All Documents
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Five Facets of a Fine Fit
A Dafo Dynamics article about five things to look at when fitting a brace.
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The DAFO Toolbox
A Dafo Dynamics article about common tools used to make minor adjustments to fit.
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Assessing fit and making adjustments to extend wear time over the summer
A Dafo Dynamics article about adjustments that can be made to braces to extend wear and comfort.
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Basic DAFO Adjustments
Some simple adjustments that may help fine tune a DAFO and save the time and expense of a return.
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Applying the DAFO Toe Rise Pad
Instructions for how to apply a toe rise pad to your custom DAFO.
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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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Brace Donning
Step-by-step instructions for donning the patient's brace, habituation and care.
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Adjusting JumpStart Height
Step by step instruction how to adjust the height on JumpStart braces
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Brace Planning Worksheet
Our Brace Planning Worksheets are an invaluable tool in clinical planning and brace selection. Use these worksheets in your practice to help you get organized and act as a handy template for your clinical/SOAP notes.
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Casting for DAFOs
Guidelines on casting for DAFOs
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Buffer Strips: Order Form
Order form for buffer strips. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Buffer strips order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Chipmunk: Order Form
Order form for the Fast Fit Chipmunk shoe insert. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Chipmunk: Bulk Order Form
An optional resource for quickly and efficiently ordering a bulk supply of the Chipmunk shoe insert. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand.
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Chipmunk: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the Chipmunk.
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Creating a Casting Pillow
Instructions for how to create your own casting pillow.
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Cricket: Order Form
Order form for the Cricket. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Cricket: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the Cricket.
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DAFO 2: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 2. 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 2: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 2.
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DAFO 2 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 2 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 2 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 2 Softy.
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DAFO 3: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 3. 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 3: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 3.
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DAFO 3 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 3 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 3 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 3 Softy.
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DAFO 3.5: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 3.5. 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 3.5: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 3.5.
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DAFO 3.5 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 3.5 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 3.5 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 3.5 Softy.
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DAFO 4: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 4. 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 4: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 4.
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DAFO 4 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 4 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 4 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 4 Softy.
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DAFO 5: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 5. 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 5: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 5.
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DAFO 5 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 5 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 5 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 5 Softy.
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DAFO 8 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 8 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 8 Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO 8 Softy.
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DAFO 9 Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO 9 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: 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: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO FA.
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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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DAFO FlexiSport: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO FlexiSport. 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 FlexiSport: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO FlexiSport.
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DAFO Floor Reaction: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO Floor Reaction. 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 Floor Reaction: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Floor Reaction.
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DAFO Guide to Brace Selection
We have created The DAFO Guide to Brace Selection as a tool to match patient needs to available brace styles. (Please note: For better viewing results, please print on tabloid-sized paper)
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DAFO Optimization Index
A catalog of optimizations, grouped by patient presentation, that may improve brace fit and function for your patient.
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DAFO R: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO R. 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 Tami2: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO Tami2. 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 Tami2 (free ankle): Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Tami2 with a free ankle trimline.
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DAFO Tami2 (PF block): Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Tami2 with a PF block.
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DAFO Turbo: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO Turbo. 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 Turbo: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Turbo.
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DAFO Turbo Softy: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO Turbo 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 Turbo Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Turbo Softy.
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Digital Scanning Guidelines
Guidelines for sending us your digital files and scans, including recommended file types, and directions for uploading.
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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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Donning Twister Straps
Instruction and tips for how to don the twister straps, de-rotation straps
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E1 Banana Peel: Order Form
Order form for the E1 Banana Peel. 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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E1 Banana Peel: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the E1 Banana Peel.
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Fast Fit Guide to Brace Selection
A tool for determining Fast Fit brace selection based on patient presentation. General information about the product line is also included.
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Fast Fit Printable Sizing Jig
Here's a quick and easy alternative to ordering our sizing jigs--printable sizing jigs for our Fast Fit products. You can print them and use them right away. There are two pages for each foot: purple for the left and green for the right. Once you've printed them, simply follow the instructions. -- **PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS** -- To ensure accurate scaling and proper sizing, use the following printer settings: 1) With the Printable Sizing Jig pdf open in Adobe Reader, go to the File menu; 2) Click the Print sub-menu item; 3) Make sure scale is set at 100%; 4) Print; 5) After printing, verify that the scale on page 1 is accurate with a standard ruler. If you have any problems using the printable foot sizing jigs, please call Customer Service at 800.848.7332.
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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.
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Introduction to DAFO Braces
An overview of Cascade Dafo and the wide range of braces we manufacture.
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JIA: Order Form
Order form for the JIA. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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JIA: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the JIA.
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JumpStart Bunny: Order Form
Order form for the JumpStart Bunny. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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JumpStart Bunny: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the JumpStart Bunny.
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JumpStart Leap Frog: Order Form
Order form for the JumpStart Leap Frog. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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JumpStart Leap Frog: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the JumpStart Leap Frog.
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JumpStart Kangaroo: Order Form
Order form for the JumpStart Kangaroo. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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JumpStart Kangaroo: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the JumpStart Kangaroo.
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JumpStart (Cricket, Leap Frog, Bunny, & Kangaroo): Bulk Order Form
An optional resource for quickly and efficiently ordering a bulk supply of the JumpStart Cricket, Leap Frog, Bunny, and/or Kangaroo. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand.
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K1 Banana Peel: Order Form
Order form for the K1 Banana Peel. 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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K1 Banana Peel: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the K1 Banana Peel.
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Optimizing DAFOs for Pronation and Supination
An in-depth guide to optimizing DAFOs for correctable pronation or supination.
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PattiBob: Order Form
Order form for the Fast Fit PattiBob shoe insert. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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PattiBob: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the PattiBob shoe insert.
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PattiBob: Bulk Order Form
An optional resource for quickly and efficiently ordering a bulk supply of the PattiBob shoe insert. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand.
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Pronation Control Pad
Illustrations to help you in positioning the pronation control pad.
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Reduction of Pediatric Idiopathic Toe Walking
Orthotist Sunny Solveson's treatment plan for Idiopathic Toe Walking using Cascade Dafo shoe inserts.
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Strap Explanation
Explanation of strapping options for custom DAFOs and Fast Fit products.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Guidelines for how to troubleshoot and correct common DAFO fit problems.
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Twister Straps: Order Form
Order form for the Twister Straps may be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. This order form can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Twister Strap: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Twister Strap.
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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
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News article: Ankle-Foot Bracing for Young Athletes
Published in the April 2008 edition of O&P Edge.
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News Article: How to Answer the Bracing Question
Published in the July 2008 edition of PT Products.
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News Article: Will My Child Benefit from Using Braces?
Published in the May 2008 edition of Exceptional Parent.
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News Article: Growing Needs
Published in the November 2008 edition of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation.
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News Article: Step by Step
Published in the August 2009 edition of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation.
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News Article: Looking for a Good Fit
Published in the February/March 2009 edition of Physical Therapy Products.
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News article: AOPA (Australia) Clinical Feature
Published in the June 2014 edition of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Gazette.
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Article: A treatment plan for idiopathic walking
A Dafo Dynamic article by Susan Steindorf, MSPT, NDT, offering her strategy for treating idiopathic toe walking.
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Article: Catch that Wave
A Dafo Dynamic article by Susan Witter and Debra Huntsman-Lannom, PT. Debra enlisted a professional surfer to use surfing therapy for children with mobility challenges.
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Article: Multiple Presentations and Therapy Goals
A Dafo Dynamic article by Vicki Schwartz, PT and Loretta Sheldon, COA. A prime example how external circumstances can play a critical role in the brace selection process for multiple presentations.
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Article: A Personal Odyssey
A Dafo Dynamic article by Raina Emma Angelina Hubbard, written as a 10th grade English class assignment on relating Homer's "Odyssey" to her personal experience living with athetoid cerebral palsy.
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Letters | Hello from Peru
A Dafo Dynamic article letter from Jodee Fortner, MSPT, C/NDT about her trip to Peru for a physical and occupational therapy project.
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Article: Tibial Varum: Recognizing its presence and accommodating it in bracing
When bracing isn't working and the source of the trouble is hard to trace, tibial varum may be something to consider.
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DAFO KAFO: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO KAFO. 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 KAFO: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO KAFO
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DAFO R: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO R.
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Measurement Worksheet
**COMPARE YOUR SCAN TO YOUR MEASUREMENTS** Use this worksheet to verify the accuracy of your scan before uploading it to us for fabrication. If the manual measurements of the positive mold are significantly different at the same points on your scan, please re-scan before sending the file to us. Remember, quality input = quality output.
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JumpStart Softback: Order Form
Order form for the JumpStart Softback. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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JumpStart Softback: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the JumpStart Softback.
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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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JumpStart Softback: Order Form and Product Information
The order form may be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Lateef McLeod: Poetic Perspectives
This poem is part of A Declaration of a Body of Love, a collection written by Lateef McLeod, a Cascade patient since 1989.
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Idiopathic Toe Walking Study
Guideline summary: Evidence-based care guideline for management of idiopathic toe walking in children and young adults ages 2 through 21 years
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Education sheet
A summary of the education and support materials offered from Cascade Dafo.
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Article: Summertime Tips for DAFOs
An article with tips for DAFOs in the summer.
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DAFO TurboH: Order Form
Order form for the DAFO TurboH. 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 TurboH Softy: Order Form
Order form for DAFO TurboH 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 TurboH: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO TurboH
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DAFO TurboH Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO TurboH Softy
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Cast Mail-Ins
Tips and guidelines for sending your casts to Cascade for your custom DAFO.
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e-Order Instructions
This step-by-step guide will help you set up your DAFO e-Order account and start ordering.
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K3 Knee Brace: Order Form
Order form for the K3 Knee. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand.
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DAFO Softback: Order Form
Order form for DAFO Softback. 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 Softback Softy: Order Form
Order form for DAFO Softback 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 Softback: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the DAFO Softback.
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DAFO Softback Softy: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the Softy Softback Softy.
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K3 Knee Brace: Product Sheet
Detailed product information and patient indications for the K3 Knee.
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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.
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Scanning the Outside of a Cast
Step-by-step instructions for scanning the outside of a cast to order DAFOs
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Adjusting Distal Trim Lines
Step-by-step instruction how to adjust distal trim lines for length, medial and lateral sides.
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Custom DAFO Color Choices
We've come up with fresh ways to stay up-to-date with custom DAFO color and pattern choices.
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Carbon Fiber Footplate
Order form for the Carbon Fiber Footplate. May be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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Removable Stretching Straps
Overview of the different removable stretching strap options.
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Shoes and Socks Brochure
Some general guidelines and tips for purchasing shoes and socks for DAFOs.