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8. Maintaining/increasing dorsiflexion range
Night-bracing option for patients who need help maintaining or increasing DF ROM.
8.1 Removable stretching straps
Adjustable straps added to a
DAFO 2
or
DAFO Tami2
to maintain/increase DF range.
Attach stretching straps at night; remove for day use.
Imitates function of the
DAFO 9
.
Request in Special Instructions section of order form. Can also be requested as an adjustment after ordering.
Optimizations
Adding comfort for boney anatomy
Pronation control
Supination control
Leg length discrepancy
Mild plantarflexion control for SMOs
Excess plantarflexion control
Increasing medial/lateral stability
Maintaining/increasing dorsiflexion range
Limiting dorsiflexion
Reducing excess bulk/volume
Eliminating escape attempts
Excess perspiration
Clubfoot control
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Printable downloads:
DAFO Optimization Index
Optimizing for Correctable Pronation and Supination