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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.

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.

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.

How to | Trim inserts for shoe fit

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

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.

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Basic DAFO Adjustments

August 8, 2014

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

August 8, 2014

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

Applying the JumpStart Toe Rise Pad

August 8, 2014

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

Brace Donning

August 8, 2014

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

Adjusting JumpStart Height

August 8, 2014

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

Casting for DAFOs

August 8, 2014

Guidelines on casting for DAFOs

Creating a Casting Pillow

August 8, 2014

Instructions for how to create your own casting pillow.

Digital Scanning Guidelines

August 8, 2014

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

Donning the DAFO 9 Softy

August 8, 2014

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

Donning Twister Straps

August 8, 2014

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

Filming and Submitting Video Consultations

August 8, 2014

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.

JumpStart Kangaroo Super Heel Seating Strap Instructions

August 8, 2014

The Super Heel Seating strap is an instep strap that helps ensure proper placement of the heel within the JumpStart Kangaroo. This strap also holds an instep pad to cushion the foot from the strap. Follow these instructions to properly don a Kangaroo with the Super Heel Seating strap.

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Tag: instructions

Videos

How to | Cast for DAFOs

How to | Trim medial/lateral distal trimlines at initial fitting

How to | Adjust distal trimlines

How to | Adjust distal trimlines on a Softy liner

How to | Trim the toe shelf on a DAFO

How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad in the field

How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad (with heat gun adjustments)

How to | Place & trim the toe rise pad in the orthotic lab

How to | Flare proximal trimlines on a DAFO 4

How to | Flare the proximal trimline on a DAFO Tami2

How to | Flare the met head

How to | Relieve the navicular by cutting a window

How to | Relieve boney prominences

An example of overheating thin plastic

How to | Trim inserts for shoe fit

How to | Use the K3 Knee Brace™

News

Documents

Basic DAFO Adjustments

Applying the DAFO Toe Rise Pad

Applying the JumpStart Toe Rise Pad

Brace Donning

Adjusting JumpStart Height

Casting for DAFOs

Creating a Casting Pillow

Digital Scanning Guidelines

Donning the DAFO 9 Softy

Donning Twister Straps

Filming and Submitting Video Consultations

JumpStart Kangaroo Super Heel Seating Strap Instructions

Optimizing DAFOs for Pronation and Supination

Pronation Control Pad

e-Order Instructions

Using the K3 Knee Brace

Scanning the Outside of a Cast

Adjusting Distal Trim Lines