Cascade DAFO Inc 1360 Sunset Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 phone: 1-800-848-7332 fax: 1-877-856-2160 website: www.dafo.com Plantarflexion Stop DAFO 3 KEY CONCEPT: ANKLE PLANTARFLEXION IS STOPPED; DORSIFLEXION IS FREE Combines DAFO 4 trimlines with a solid posterior upright. Gives excellent hindfoot and forefoot control. Stops plantarflexion, but allows FREE dorsiflexion, which encourages ankle mobility and better weight shift from foot-flat to toe-off in gait cycle. 1. Have strong fixing patterns and 2. Have excessive plantarflexion; very little voluntary control of the ankle, consistent toe walking 3. Have strong hyperextension of the knee and 4. Development is more or less established, with gait patterns developed Hindfoot: Forefoot: Ankle: excellent, wraparound control excellent, wraparound control, hindfoot stable STOP plantarflexion, FREE dorsiflexion This 3 model is shown with instep and forefoot straps, standard padding and toe rise.