Cascade DAFO Inc 1360 Sunset Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 phone: 1-800-848-7332 fax: 1-877-856-2160 website: www.dafo.com Hemi Style DAFO The maximum control DAFO is for patients with stronger tone and/or strong knee hyperextension. It provides good medial/lateral stability. MORE RIGID This DAFO is made of co-poly, which allows the DAFO to be converted to the more flexible trimline below. It has standard ankle padding, which can be omitted on request. The dorsiflexion angle can be increased slightly by adding foam shims of 1/8” or 1/4” to the posterior calf area. Plantarflexion angle cannot be changed. This DAFO incorporates the “Hemi” instep strap, which has a slotted instep pad as standard. The DAFO can be put on while in the shoe. A flexible toe lever, pre-tibial strap and stabilizing heel post are recommended. The moderate to minimum control of plantarflexion DAFO is designed for patients who have some voluntary dorsiflexion, but fatigue and are at risk of toe dragging. Patients wearing this style must have good medial-lateral stability. MORE FLEXIBLE We recommend casting in about 4º of dorsiflexion or have the brace made to this angle. This tends to load the posterior leaf for easy toe clearance and smooth heel strike. As in the “A” trimline, the brace has standard ankle padding which can be omitted on request. This DAFO incorporates the “Hemi” instep strap, which has a slotted instep pad as standard. The DAFO can be put on while in the shoe. This DAFO is far superior to the “off the shelf” leaf spring AFO due to its strength, strapping design and plantar surface which extends to the end of the toes. A flexible toe lever, pre-tibial strap and stabilizing heel post are recommended.