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 7.1 Heel stabilization
- Adds squared-off surface area for increased stability at the heel.
- (Note: this can create some difficulty with shoe donning.)
 Request in Bottom Stabilization section of order form.
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 7.2 Anterior/posterior strap
- Elastic strap wraps around “ears” of SMO designs (DAFO 4, shown, or JumpStart Bunny).
- Adds frontal plane stability and very mild sagittal plane stability.
- Can be used in conjunction with a shim pad on the inside of the ear. (See sections 2.7 and 3.3 for more information.)
- Select both “anterior “ and “posterior” straps on DAFO 4 order form. For JumpStart Bunny, select “elastic anterior/posterior strap.”
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 7.3 Free ankle articulation
- The proximal section of the brace provides M/L support.
- Patient has free access to both DF and PF.
- An option for the DAFO 2 or DAFO Tami2.
- Request “No Plantarflexion Stop” in the Special Instructions section of the DAFO 2 order form. For the DAFO Tami2, select “Free Ankle” in the Posterior Ankle Trimline section.
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