PF resist, DF resist
Recommended For:
Excess Plantarflexion/Toe Walking — Moderate
Knee Hyperextension — Moderate
Key Features
Custom-fabricated from cast or scan -- no plaster casts
Fully integrated padding
Strap variations
include elastic or solid hook-and-loop fastener
Proximal posterior
provides "leaf-spring" like resistance to ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion
Strut variations
include very flexible, moderately flexible, and semi-rigid
Full wraparound shell
for flexible control of foot position and alignment
Defined plantar surface contours
Indications
For patients who have excessive pronation or supination.
For patients who have excessive plantarflexion or dorsiflexion.
For patients who have knee hyperextension.
For patients who have some voluntary control that is very useful and can use that control to increase overall function.
For patients who need more medial/lateral stability than possible in the DAFO 3 or DAFO 4.
For patients who need assistance in managing knee position in flexion and/or extension.
For patients who need a resting splint.