- For patients with a valgus (everted) heel, collapsed arch, and abducted forefoot.
- Applies to most DAFO designs and patient groups where pronation correction is part of the bracing plan.
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 2.1 ST support
- Enhanced contour supports posterior third of the longitudinal arch.
- Type I: contour added to the plastic body of the DAFO.
- Type II: contour added to inside of brace using additional foam pad (pictured).
 Request in Special Instructions section of order form. Type II can also be requested after ordering.
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 2.2 Varus forefoot posting
- Stabilizes forefoot in a varus position.
- Preferred if varus position is planned and captured during casting.
- Typically 1/8–1/4 in. thick. (Specify exact height needed.)
- Request in Cast Correction: Forefoot Alignment section of order form.
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 2.3 Soft lateral toe containment
- Comfortable control of forefoot abduction.
- Preserves flexibility of toe shelf.
- Request in Toe Shelf section of order form.
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 2.4 Pronation-control instep strap
- Helps to reposition the midfoot and aids in preventing heel eversion.
- Threads through slot on medial side to pull foot toward midline, maintaining neutral heel position.
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form.
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 2.5 Midfoot stabilization (arch fill)
- Adds mild resistance against DAFO rolling inside shoe.
- Use to add support to arch and midfoot.
- Request in Bottom Stabilization section of order form.
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 2.6 Toe abduction strap
- Controls forefoot abduction or hallux valgus by repositioning 1st toe toward medial side.
- Comes attached to toe rise pad. Adjust at time of fitting.
- To improve compliance, use split-toe socks.
- Request in Straps section of order form. Can also be requested after ordering.
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 2.7 Lateral shim pad in DAFO 4
- Resists rolling of the brace medially by stabilizing the brace against side of leg above lateral malleolus.
- Tapered foam wedge (¼ in. thick).
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form. Can also be requested after ordering.
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 2.8 Full-length medial wedge
- Tips entire brace toward lateral side during weight bearing.
- Specify height of thickest side of wedge.
- Typically 1/8 to 3/16 in. thick.
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form.
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