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DAFO 2 Softy
Product Features
The DAFO 2 Softy has a soft foam liner that surrounds the foot to provide comfortable control of position. Like the standard DAFO 2, it combines full wraparound foot control with a hinged proximal upright, designed to block ankle plantarflexion. The proximal anterior strap comfortably secures the orthosis to the leg. The proximal upright moves unrestricted with the dorsiflexion of the ankle. This brace also provides a great deal of medial/lateral stability in both the stance and swing phases.
Patient Presentation
Learn more about the common gait and foot presentation groups our orthotic solutions help manage. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or clinician, understanding these presentation groups is the first step in finding the right support for your child.
Sizing, Ordering & Fabrication for DAFO 2 Softy
Obtain a fiberglass cast or 3D scan of the patient's foot and ankle in the desired position of alignment.
Fill out a DAFO 2 Softy order form, complete with desired brace angles.
Submit the order form along with casts or digital scans.
For any questions, call or email our Customer Support team.
Custom
DAFO 2 Softy
A plantarflexion block style with free dorsiflexion and extended medial/lateral control.
A two-pull brace style with a Softy foam inner liner for comfort and protection.
Patient Presentation-Driven Solutions
The DAFO 2 Softy is designed to address several presentation issues, including:
Extended proximal control for medial/lateral alignment
Plantarflexion block to reduce toe walking and knee hyperextension
Hinged style for full use of dorsiflexion
Wraparound control for forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot alignment
Softy foam liner for extra comfort and protection for boney feet or sensitive skin
Common Questions about the DAFO 2 Softy
Our DAFO 2 Softy has the same strong plantarflexion block, free dorsiflexion, and forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot control, but adds a Softy foam liner for additional comfort and protection for delicate or sensitive skin and boney prominences.
It is suited for patients who have strong habits of plantarflexion that result in moderate to strong toe walking, who require tall posterior control for hyperextension of the knee, who have excessive pronation or supination, or who would benefit from a hinged AFO for additional medial-lateral alignment control.
Yes. The posterior stop blocks plantarflexion while the hinged articulation allows for free use of dorsiflexion.
The Softy liner is made from molded foam and surrounds the foot to provide more comfort and protection than the standard pulled-in wraparound padding. It is especially effective for feet with boney prominences or skin prone to breakage or irritation.
Yes. An OP Flex liner is also available for an additional charge.
Each DAFO 2 Softy is custom-fabricated from a fiberglass cast or 3D scan for a snug, accurate fit with the desired alignment angles.