JumpStart Kangaroo AFO

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Key Features

Proximal posterior: blocks plantarflexion and provides additional medial/lateral stability
Full-wrap inner liner: allows full alignment control of the heel, midfoot, and forefoot
Solid outer foundation: provides additional support and heel stabilization
Choice of two outer foundation materials: Polyethylene for moderate flexibility or co-poly for firm support
Optional Super Heel Seating Strap: provides additional plantarflexion block and heel control
Prefabricated; Available in a range of pediatric sizes: Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 4.00 - 9.00 in. (0.25 inch increments)

Indications

For patients with fully correctable foot position who exhibit strong patterns of excess plantaflexion (toe walking) and/or strong hyperextension of the knee. The patient exhibits very little voluntary control of the ankle.

Product video | JumpStart® Kangaroo®

This product video looks at the features of the pre-fabricated JumpStart® Kangaroo®.

Before & After: Hyperextension | JumpStart Kangaroo

This patient is wearing a pair of pre-fabricated Jump Start Kangaroo orthoses to control hyperextension. The Jump Start Kangaroo was developed to help young patients with fully-correctable foot position and excess plantarflexion realign their base of support to improve stability in standing and walking.

Diane: Hyperextension

This video, narrated by the patient's pediatric physical therapist Gay Burton, follows 3-year-old Diane during a PT session. Diane has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) and has spasticity in her lower extremity. Her ankles are in a plantarflexed position and she hyperextends her knees for stability. Diane wears a pair of prefabricated plantarflexion block orthoses (Cascade Dafo's JumpStart Kangaroos). The video includes explanation of various PT exercises during a typical session with Diane.

Allen: Excess plantarflexion

Allen, a 2 year old boy, exhibits excess plantarflexion and needs a device that will encourage full-contact standing during school-based therapy activities. Allen wears a pair of pre-fabricated JumpStart Kangaroo orthoses to block excess plantarflexion and encourage active dorsiflexion. This video shows the entire bracing process -- from patient assessment to sizing to fitting and adjustments, and finally, evaluation of fit and function. Narrated by Don Buethorn, CPO -- owner of Cascade Dafo, Inc.

Brace design | Introduction to Fast Fit®

Don Buethorn, CPO/Cascade Dafo owner, narrates this quick introduction to Cascade Dafo's Fast Fit orthoses. The Fast Fit line includes affordable pre-fabricated shoe inserts and above-ankle orthoses -- no casting required. For more information, visit Cascade's website and take the free online course: Fast Fit Solutions.

Education & Resources

Learn more about pediatric bracing.

JumpStart Kangaroo

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