What's News

New MPE Plastic on DAFO 8 As part of our Continuous Improvement program (see Winter 2006 Newsletter), in the fall of 2005 we began using a clear MPE plastic on the DAFO 8, instead of the white opaque TPE plastic. The MPE plastic has the same feel and performance, and makes for more accurate and efficient manufacturing.

New Logo for Softy Product Line Check out the new name and logo for the Cascade SoftyTM product line. Using a Cascade Dafo proprietary manufacturing method, the Softy incorporates a dense cushioned liner with a variety of DAFO braces. Visit www.dafo.com for more information about the Softy product line.

Helping Patients Find Qualified Providers To help families and patients find qualified providers near their home, later this year Cascade will offer a ZIP code locater on the www.dafo.com website. As part of the Cascade Care Provider Program, the locater will list practitioners who have attended a Cascade Dafo Bracing Workshop, and have utilized DAFO braces. Patients will be able to input a ZIP code to find a list of qualified providers in their area. Watch the website and upcoming newsletters for more information about the Cascade Care Provider Program.

Newly Improved PollyWogs At Cascade, we are always looking for ways to improve our products and better help patients. As part of that focus, we recently updated the PollyWog shoe insert line. We have created a whole new set of molds with a variety of enhancements providing a little more support, improved fit, and higher level of function. One feature your patients will notice is the more substantial arch support. Order forms and pricing remain the same, but the products are improved for your patients’ benefit.