Custom
DAFO Floor Reaction
Product Features
The DAFO Floor Reaction blocks excess ankle dorsiflexion, and is ideal for patients whose crouched position is due to weakness and a lack of voluntary plantarflexion. Its rigid anterior component is strong enough to block dorsiflexion while encouraging hip and knee extension. The brace’s ability to reposition a patient’s posture is best achieved when range is available at the knee and hip. The full-wrap inner liner provides wraparound support for the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, allowing positional correction for patients who present with pronation or supination.
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 Floor Reaction
Obtain a cast or 3D scan of the patient's lower leg, ankle, and foot
Complete a custom order form for the patient's foot and ankle.
Order the best size and style for the patient's foot and ankle.
Submit the cast or scan of the patient's foot and ankle.
Custom
DAFO Floor Reaction
Ground-reaction support for improved knee extension and upright posture.
Real-World Outcomes of DAFO Floor Reaction
In before-and-after assessments, patients wearing DAFO Floor Reaction demonstrated:
Improved knee and hip extension
Reduced crouched posture
Enhanced stability during standing
More efficient, upright weight-bearing
Strong structural support for transitions
Common Questions about DAFO Floor Reaction
DAFO Floor Reaction is designed for patients who need strong support to improve knee extension and upright posture when excess dorsiflexion causes crouched standing or gait.
DAFO FlexiSport is generally intended for larger, stronger, or more active patients who need stronger control and durability, while DAFO 3.5 offers similar motion resistance in a design better suited to smaller or less active users.
Yes. It helps resist excessive plantarflexion and supports controlled dorsiflexion during gait, which can reduce toe walking and improve gait progression
No. The design is made to provide graded motion resistance rather than fully blocking movement, helping support natural gait while improving control and alignment.
DAFO FlexiSport is available with a moderately flexible strut or a semi-rigid strut, allowing the level of resistance to be matched to the patient’s presentation and activity level.
Each brace is custom fabricated from a cast or 3D scan of the patient’s foot and ankle to provide a precise fit and the right combination of alignment, resistance, and comfort.
Yes. It is specifically built for active users who need durable support, motion control, and a design that works well during higher levels of activity.