DAFO Turbo

DF block, PF block

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DAFO Turbo

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Key Features

Custom-fabricated from cast or scan -- no plaster casts
Defined plantar surface contours
Full wrap-around inner shell
for control of foot position and alignment
Fully integrated padding
Extremely durable brace
for larger patients
Stiff posterior of outer frame
provides strength and stability, blocking plantarflexion and dorsiflexion

Indications

  • Presents with moderate to strong excess dorsiflexion/crouching caused by weakness (rather than high tone contractures).
  • Crouched stance can be improved by manually extending the knee.
  • Have sufficient hip, knee, and ankle range to allow correction to the targeted position.
  • Weight and size due to maturity have exceeded the patient's strength; ambulation is decreasing.

Product video | DAFO Turbo

This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® Turbo

Product video | DAFO Turbo

Before & After: Excess Dorsiflexion | DAFO Turbo

This before-and-after video shows a young boy with a crouched posture benefit from the stability and support of solid-ankle AFOs. Patient is wearing the DAFO Turbo -- a 2-part custom-fabricated brace consisting of a wrap-around inner liner for foot control, combined with a rigid outer foundation that effectively blocks ankle movement, applying a gentle correction to the patient's excess dorsiflexion.

Before & After: Excess Dorsiflexion | DAFO Turbo

Product video | DAFO FA & DAFO Turbo comparison

This product video compares the DAFO FA and the DAFO Turbo, two functionally similar braces styles. Watch the video to learn how they differ and what patients would benefit from each brace style.

Product video | DAFO FA & DAFO Turbo comparison