How to Foot Type Yourself

 Featuring Dr. Louis J DeCaro, DPM

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Preventing and Treating Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Louis J. DeCaro, president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics appeared on NBC February 15 to educate on the topic of plantar fasciitis. Dr. DeCaro stressed how important it is to see your Podiatrist as soon as plantar fasciitis strikes. He stressed that it is extremely important to educate the patient on the difference between an over the counter arch support, and a custom functional orthotic that controls biomechanics force.

According to podiatrist Louis J. DeCaro, DPM “Studies have show that 83% of patients suffering from Plantar Fasciitis possess equinus and thus stretching becomes paramount in treatment” As well Dr. DeCaro talked about the importance of patients knowing exactly what foot type they are. “Foot typing is probably the most important factor in not only treating, but understanding the genesis of any foot pain, especially plantar fasciitis. Knowing the biomechanics unlocks the secret of all aspect. Causation, prevention and treatment”

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 ANNOUNCING ALL NEW REDESIGNED GAIT PLATES

Due to a high demand for the only prefab gait plate on the market, Nolaro24 is pleased to announce a new and improved version of our popular littleSTEPS Gait Plates!

• New kid-friendly purple color to easily differentiate from regular littleSTEPS
• The new purple color serves as a reminder that when kids with in-toe gait mature into adult shoe sizes, they would likely transition well into a B Quad Adult orthotic which is designed for teens and adults with in-toe gait.
• Gait Plate Version 2.0 provides improved accuracy of sizing, more closely matching the depth and width of our standard littleSTEPS models.

Contact your practitioner now to ask about our new littleSTEPS Gait Plates. If you need to find a practitioner email us at moreinfo@nolaro24.com.

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Get off on the right foot this school year!

(Mass Appeal) – A lot changes at back to school time and it is the perfect opportunity to get your child’s feet set up to be healthy for the next nine months, and hopefully beyond. Louis DeCaro, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at DeCaro Total Foot Care Center, joins us with some tips.

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Back to School Orthotics Check

It’s that time of the year! The time all parents wait for – time to start thinking about your their kids ready for school (and out of the house – YAY). That means new gear, new clothes, and new shoes. This is the perfect time for you to check your kids’ littleSTEPS® for outgrowth, it’s likely they need a new pair to fit in those new shoes.

Check out the pictures below, the top of the littleSTEPS®  should come to bottom of the ball of the foot.

If you are too short like the second picture, it's time to take your child to their practitioner and get fitted for a new pair.

If you think your child might need foot orthotics, but you don't have a practitioner, check our FIND A PRACTITIONER tool on our website.

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The Good and Bad of Flip-Flops

Louis J. DeCaro, president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics appeared on NBC’s Mass Appeal June 29, 2022 to talk about summertime foot tips. Dr. DeCaro talked about how important it is to protect your feet during the hot summer months. “If you have to wear flip flops make sure you apply waterproof high SPF sunscreen (and apply regularly) to your feet. A lot of people make the mistake of frolicking their toes in the water at the beach or pool (unlike other parts of their body) and not realizing the sunscreen is wearing off!”

According to podiatrist Louis J. DeCaro, DPM “You should never wear flip-flops while walking long distances. Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer little in terms of shock absorption and arch support. If you must wear something open toed in the summer, wear a sturdy closed back sandal with arch support. It offers more support and control and will be safer in the long run.”

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Springtime Foot Issues

Louis J. DeCaro, president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics appeared on NBC April 7 to give tips on kids transitioning from winter to spring sports. Dr. DeCaro also talked about how important it is to see your Podiatrist when parents notice any sort of lower extremity pain including but not limited to hip, knee, ankle and foot pain. Many orthopedic problems in kids, especially athletes, stem from poo foot biomechanics. Looking at the child’s foot type and assessing its impact on biomechanics is essential to injury prevention and overall performance. “ He spoke about how this leads to important diagnoses of things such as flatfeet and rotational abnormalities. 

According to podiatrist Louis J. DeCaro, DPM “Stretching is so important, even for kids, to get ready for spring sports. Along with bodily growth where the muscles are trying to keep up with the bones the cold weather can tighten muscles. Spring sports aren’t always played in warm weather and so stretching becomes absolutely key.” And finally Dr DeCaro says “ Like they say to change the batteries in your smoke detector during springtime daylight savings, use that same time frame to inspect all the shoes kids will be wearing as the weather gets nicer. Wear patterns of shoes can not only have a deleterious affect on gait but also can often negative many important biomechanics corrections if a child wears an orthotic.”

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https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/spring-is-prime-time-for-foot-problems/

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