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DAFO 2 Softy

Reliable plantarflexion block with aligned foot positioning and extra comfort.

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Product Features

The DAFO 2 Softy has a soft foam liner that surrounds the foot to provide comfortable control of position. Like the standard DAFO 2, it combines full wraparound foot control with a hinged proximal upright, designed to block ankle plantarflexion. The proximal anterior strap comfortably secures the orthosis to the leg. The proximal upright moves unrestricted with the dorsiflexion of the ankle. This brace also provides a great deal of medial/lateral stability in both the stance and swing phases.

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Patient Presentation

Learn more about the common gait and foot presentation groups our orthotic solutions help manage. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or clinician, understanding these presentation groups is the first step in finding the right support for your child. 

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Excess Plantarflexion

Understanding how persistent downward ankle positioning affects walking, balance, and endurance, and how thoughtful orthotic support can help guide safer, more efficient movement.

This image showcases the structure of the foot that is suffering from Knee Hyperextension

Knee Hyperextension

Understanding how limited ankle movement can shift forces upward during walking, leading the knee to move beyond its usual range, and how thoughtful support can help guide safer, more efficient movement.

Sizing, Ordering & Fabrication for DAFO 2 Softy

1

Obtain a cast or 3D scan of the patient's foot and ankle.

2

Complete the DAFO 2 Softy order form.

3

Select the hinge configuration and any liner or material options needed.

4

Submit the cast or scan with clinical notes for fabrication.

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DAFO 2 Softy

Reliable plantarflexion block with aligned foot positioning and extra comfort.

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DAFO 2 Softy

Real-World Outcomes of DAFO 5

In before-and-after assessments, patients wearing DAFO 2 Softy demonstrated:

Reduced toe walking

Reduced toe walking

Decreased knee hyperextension

Decreased knee hyperextension

Improved medial-lateral stability during stance and swing

Improved medial-lateral stability during stance and swing

More consistent foot positioning

More consistent foot positioning

Improved comfort for difficult-to-align or sensitive feet

Improved comfort for difficult-to-align or sensitive feet

Common Questions about DAFO 2 Softy

DAFO 2 Softy keeps the same articulated plantarflexion block and free dorsiflexion as the standard DAFO 2, but adds a foam Softy liner for more comfortable control of feet that are difficult to align or have sensitive bony prominences.

It is suited for patients who have strong habits of plantarflexion that result in moderate to strong toe walking, who require tall posterior control for hyperextension of the knee, who have excessive pronation or supination, or who would benefit from a hinged AFO for additional medial-lateral alignment control.

Yes. The proximal posterior section is designed to block plantarflexion, while the hinged proximal upright moves unrestricted with dorsiflexion of the ankle.