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Check out what’s new at Cascade Dafo Winter/Spring 2011 Helping kids lead healthier, happier lives.
Check out what’s new atCascade Dafo Winter/Spring 2011
Helping kids lead healthier, happier lives.
Helping kids lead healthier, happier lives.
Introducing... the New and Improvedwww.CascadeDafo.com
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New and Improved Products
Diamond
Posterior Stop
New diamond shape
reduces bulk and offers a
more polished look.
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Look for the Cascade Continuous Improvement tag to keep you up-to-date with the latest product updates/news from Cascade Dafo.
New Transfer Options in 2011!
We’re happy to announce that we now offer your favorite NFL team as well as pretty Pink Hearts to custom DAFO®s and Softy® liners. Transfers encour-age compliance among children, and that’s a key goal in any kiddo’s bracing plan.
DAFO Brace Planning SheetA valuable tool for brace selection
Practitioners at our sister company, Cascade Prosthetics and Orthotics, find our Brace Plan-ning Sheets to be an invaluable tool in clinical planning and brace selection. Now, they’re available for you to use in your practice. These sheets help you get organized and act as a handy template for your clinical/SOAP notes.
Cascade Dafo, Inc. 1360 Sunset AveFerndale, WA 98248ph: 800.848.7332fax: 877.856.2160
intl: + 00 1 360 543 9306 www.cascadedafo.comBlank Clinical Planning (Rev: 03 9/2010)
Select a Patient Group:(Presentation)
Planned Brace Style:
Correctable to the Balanced Position? (vertical heel, level FF, 3°DF)
Planned Position:
Level of InvolvementChoose: Mild, Moderate, Strong
Patient Information: (History, subjective and objective reports)
DAFO Brace PlanningPatient Name:
Today’s Date:
Diagnosis:
Additional Notes: Plan (expected outcome, follow-up)
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DOB:
Current Brace Style:
Signature and Date:
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Balanced Other:
Optimizations?
Redesigned to meet your needs, our new site is chocked full of new tools, resources, and improved features... Continue to check back as we add more information to our website
To download a .pdf, go to www.cascadedafo.com and type “Brace Planning Sheet” in the search box.
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Our DAFO® 3 with the Seattle Seahawks and Pink Hearts transfer patterns.
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Meet Jenny... NW Regional Representative
We’re happy to announce Jenny Klinskidorn in a brand new role at Cascade Dafo: NW Regional Representative. If you’re a current Cascade Dafo, Inc. customer in Oregon or Washington look for Jenny to call on your facility in the near future, providing you with one-on-one service, tips
about product improvements, and general DAFO information. New to Cascade and in the region? Feel free to contact Jenny to learn more about us. Jenny, who has worked in our Business Development department since 2007, is based out of Portland, OR, and can be reached at [email protected].
Optimization IndexOptimize each DAFO to meet your patient’s needs. The optimi-zation index lists proven, effec-tive options for a wide variety of issues. You’ll find tips and tricks to add comfort and function. Now available online as well as in our popular printed version.
Cascade GlossaryA searchable index of commonly used terminology, including bones of the foot and anatomi-cal positions. A helpful resource for filling out Cascade Dafo order forms and a great tool for patient and caregiver education.
Cascade LibraryEasily search our archives for all things Dafo-related including order forms, patient case study videos, product sheets, and research articles.
New and Improved ProductsJumpStart® Improved!Did you know? Instep and forefoot straps are now riveted onto our JumpStart Leap Frog™, Bunny® and Kangaroo® styles as a standard feature.
JumpStart® Mini-Fit Kit NEW!Helpful tool for measuring, ordering, and selecting a brace
Seeing is believing: take the guess work out of ordering orthoses. The JumpStart mini-fit kit allows you to see the JumpStart Leap Frog™ in action on your patient right at the initial appointment. With this new kit, you can determine the perfect size to order, see the SMO level of support in action, and teach parents proper donning technique without waiting for the final product to arrive.
Included in the mini-fit kit is the JumpStart Leap Frog™ in blue, sizes 4.50 – 6.75 wide and comes in a spiffy carrying bag.
Do you work primarily with the birth to five population? Our Business Development department has some great new tools and resources for you. Call Teresa Judy at 800.848.7332 ext. 220 or email [email protected] for more details.
Online DAFO Guide Our most popular printed resource is now available online. This tool provides extensive information about each patient group and recommended orthotic solutions.
Early InterventionPrefabricated Orthotic Solutions
Instep Pads Improved! Cascade Dafo instep pads are better than ever. We’ve changed our process to create instep pads that fit better and are more consistent in size and shape. Every instep pad is marked with the Cascade Dafo logo and labeled with a size number for easy re-ordering.
All-online order formsAre you getting all of our latest product updates? You can always find the current order forms online www.cascadedafo.com/orderforms
In-Person Educational Workshops
Education On-Demand
Workshop Highlights- Abundant use of video case studies- Instructors knowledgeable about Cascade bracing- Clinical problem-solving- Hands-on- Networking with other clinicians in the area- Patient demonstrations (where applicable)
- Outstanding reference materials- Cascade workshop kit - Most courses are CEU accredited
Cascade Dafo, Inc. 1360 Sunset Ave. ph: 800.848.7332 intl: +00 1 360 543 9306 Ferndale, WA 98248 fax: 877.856.2160 www.cascadedafo.com
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One to two-day in-person courses dedicated to providing clinicians with knowledge of Cascade’s bracing philosophy and strategy. Workshops cover patient assessment, DAFO selection, intensive case-history studies, and hands-on casting techniques. Educational credits are available for a variety of professional disciplines.
Our online courses allow you to study our curriculum anyplace, anytime. Each Cascade Dafo Institute course is made up of multiple lessons. Each lesson concludes with a quiz and each course wraps up with a final test. Designed to take approximately one hour each to complete, online lessons include instructor narration, video demonstration, graphic illustrations, links to additional information, and interactive learning reinforcement.
Register Online!It’s easy to sign up for our workshops. You can now register online with a credit card. Simply click the online registration link at www.cascadedafo.com/workshops, fill in your information, and you’re enrolled!
Cascade Dafo InstituteAt Cascade Dafo, education and support are top priorities. We’re here to help you get the right product and best fit and function for your patient every time, no matter what. Our variety of online courses, live workshops, and educational resources will assist you with all aspects of patient evaluation, clinical planning, and care for both our custom and prefabricated orthoses.
- Live and On-Demand Education- Cascade Library- Case Study Videos- Research- Archived Articles- Glossary- Online Consultations
Current Available On-Demand Courses Continue to check back as we add more courses to our online system
- Assessing Pediatric Patients for Dynamic Lower Extremity Orthoses (CEUs available)- Casting for DAFOs (CEUs coming soon)FREE educational credits are offered to ABC certified orthotists through Cascade Dafo Institute courses
www.cascadedafo.com/cascade-dafo-institute
Passionate care starts with a good education...
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On-Demand Courses
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