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DAFO Turbo Softy
Product Features
The DAFO Turbo Softy uses a soft foam liner to provide more comfortable wraparound control of a fixed, less-correctable foot. This is combined with the same rigid outer AFO upright as the standard DAFO Turbo, designed to effectively block ankle movement. The DAFO Turbo Softy provides one of the highest levels of ankle/foot control available in the DAFO line of orthoses, with strong ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion block. The DAFO Turbo Softy is effective for patients who present with a crouched posture with some positional correction available at the hip, knee, and ankle. This design is also an effective solid-ankle brace.
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 of Turbo Softy
Obtain a cast or 3D scan of the patient's foot and ankle.
Complete the DAFO Turbo Softy order form.
Select the ankle position and any needed liner or material options.
Submit the cast or scan with clinical notes for fabrication.
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DAFO Turbo Softy
Strong fixed-ankle control with extra comfort for upright posture and improved weight-bearing.
Real-World Outcomes of DAFO Turbo Softy
In real-world assessments, patients wearing DAFO 38 demonstrated:
Reduced crouched posture
Improved knee and hip alignment
Better stability in standing
More efficient weight-bearing mechanics
Improved comfort for difficult-to-correct or sensitive feet
Common Questions about DAFO Turbo Softy
DAFO Turbo Softy keeps the same rigid outer AFO upright and strong fixed-ankle control as the standard DAFO Turbo, but adds a soft foam liner for more comfortable wraparound control of a fixed, less-correctable foot.
It is best suited for patients with moderate to strong crouching or excess dorsiflexion, those who need a solid-ankle brace to limit ankle movement to a fixed position, and those who require extra padding for sensitive bony prominences.
Yes. The product sheet specifically describes the stiff proximal upright as blocking both plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, making it an effective solid-ankle brace.
The Softy liner is made of foam and is intended to provide more comfortable control for feet that are difficult to align or have sensitive bony prominences.
The current product page notes a comparison resource for DAFO FA and DAFO Turbo and describes DAFO Turbo Softy as one of the highest-control DAFO designs, with strong ankle and foot control for larger patients or those whose weight and size have exceeded their strength, resulting in decreasing ambulation.
Yes. The product sheet lists other liner materials including Polyethylene and OP Flex.
Each DAFO Turbo Softy is custom fabricated from a cast or scan. The current product page specifically notes cast or scan with no plaster casts.