INTRODUCING OUR ALL NEW

Parent Video Series

As parents, we want to do as much as we can for our little ones. To help make it a little easier, Nolaro24 now offers a series of educational and informative videos designed for the parent. The Parent Video series includes topics ranging from newborn through adolescence. Each speaker is an established and respected medical professional with extensive experience in their field of expertise. 

The shape of the human foot is constantly evolving, and every foot is unique. Many factors influence foot development. Common pediatric foot concerns are in-toeing, flat feet, toe walking, and growing pains. Early intervention, including structural support and exercise, can successfully treat these common pediatric symptoms. Treatment in the early years can have a meaningful impact on health, comfort, and wellbeing throughout child development and adult years. However, if left untreated, these mild foot concerns or abnormalities can lead to long-term issues in adulthood. When treating the pediatric foot, the optimal goal is to ease discomfort and improve mobility, strength, and balance. 

Nolaro24 has been a long-time provider of foot treatment products for children and adults. We are also the provider of educational lectures, webinars, and Master Classes for medical professionals. We are now extending our educational expertise to parents in the Parent Series videos.

As a parent seeking to learn more about the growing foot and ways to help with your child's comfort and proper development, these videos may be a useful resource. 

Our NEWEST Parent Video is now available

The Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Foot Development: The Sole of the Matter (Conception to Pre-Walker)

by Tara Liddle, PT, MA, DPT, PCS "Expecting and new parents often have many questions regarding the care and development of their baby. In this presentation, I review everything you need to know about the infant's foot and why and how the foot plays a big part in motor development, including ways to achieve best foot practices and care for optimum benefits for your baby." Happy listening! -Tara     Who Should Purchase this Video Any parent who wants to learn more about child foot development in the newborn-2 age range. LEARN MORE Parents of Ages 3-12 might like The Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Foot Development: Toddlers on Up! by Liesa M Ritchie, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP Parents and caregivers have lots of questions for pediatric physical therapists! In this webinar, Liesa explains flat feet, growing pains & toe walking. “Poor balance, clumsiness, inactivity, weakness, stiffness & pain are very often caused by poor foot & ankle alignment. But, to improve alignment, we have to act sooner than you think! In this webinar, I’ll explain why flat feet are a problem, when it isn’t ‘just growing pains’ and how to know if toe walking is a problem. Plus, I’ll describe recommended characteristics for shoes at various ages, as well as the purpose and benefits of orthotics.” - Liesa LEARN MORE

Do you know the right shoe for your foot type?

It's 2021 and January is always a time where we reassess, reevaluate, and determine to get healthier and get moving. We clean out the old, pare down, and organize.

As we get out the old athletic shoes and vow to start a fitness program this winter, why not treat yourself to a new pair with a better fit for your goals - and most importantly, your orthotics!

Here is a chart of our recommendations for athletic shoes by your foot type. If you don't know your foot type yet, go to one of our trained practitioners and find out! You might not know that genetics predetermines the shape of your foot and the way you walk, leading to many of the aches and pains you experience throughout your lifetime.There is help out there - you don't have to suffer!

Check out our list of trained practitioners, and you can download the shoe list below HERE.

Here's to a happy, healthy, and pain free 2021!

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10 Myths about feet

1. Myth: Shoes cause bunions.
   Truth: Shoes that crowd the toes can make bunions more painful over time but shoes themselves do not cause bunions. Bunions are usually caused by a faulty mechanical structure of the foot that is inherited. The bunion itself is not inherited, but certain foot types that make people prone to developing a bunion. 
2. Myth: Corns have roots.
   Truth: Corns, unlike calluses, have a central core of hard material, they do not, however, have roots. A corn is a build-up of skin caused by friction. In fact, many corns result from a hammertoe deformity where the toe knuckle rubs against your shoe.
3. Myth: Cutting a notch in a toenail will ease the pain of ingrown toenails.
   Truth: If a toenail is ingrown, the nail curves down and grows into the skin. Cutting a notch into the nail does nothing, and the new nail growth will continue to curve downwards. In fact, cutting a notch can potentially cause more problems.
4. Myth: It is normal to experience foot pain as you get older.
   Truth: It is not normal to experience foot pain at any age!
5. Myth: There is no treatment for foot pain.
   Truth: It There are many ways to treat foot pain, including foot orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications and surgery.
6. Myth: Doctors cannot fix a broken toe.
   Truth: There are steps you can take to make a broken toe heal better and prevent further problems like arthritis and toe deformities. When broken toes aren’t treated correctly, it can make walking and wearing shoes difficult.
7. Myth: All foot pain is caused by poorly fitting shoes.
   Truth: Foot pain can be caused by shoes that don’t fit correctly but there are a number of medical reasons your feet might hurt that go beyond blisters and calluses, including osteoarthritis, diabetes, foot injuries and gout.
8. Myth: Being overweight doesn’t affect my feet.
   Truth: Carrying even as few as 25 extra pounds does affect the health of your feet. Extra pounds put added pressure on your feet, contributing to the risk of developing osteoarthritis, tendon inflammation and inflammation of the plantar fascia. Also, being overweight increases your risk of developing diseases that can affect your feet, including diabetes, gout and peripheral arterial disease.
9. Myth: Plantar warts are harmless.
   Truth: While plantar warts are caused by a virus they can cause a lot of of pain depending on where they are on your foot.
10. Myth: You shouldn’t wear shoes if you have a foot sprain.
    Truth: Going barefoot or wearing flip-flops can make a sprain worse because you need the added support of a stable and protective shoe in order for your foot to heal.

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 Happy Friday! We just finished out updated shoe list by quad, and this year it includes steel toed boots and kids shoes.

Download the new list on our website

How to Choose the Best Shoes for Your Child

 

Dr. DeCaro discusses the topic of Back-to-School week tips on buying children's shoes on Mass Appeal WWLP.

Buying the proper shoes for your kids can be tricky. According to Louis DeCaro, DPM, sizing is important and kids feet swell, so it’s important to try on shoes at the end of the day. Also, shoe sizes can vary widely – not only by brand but the country the shoe is made in as well.

Look for a firm heel counter, make sure the shoe flexes in the toe box, and look for flexibility in the center. "How a shoe fits is important to a child's foot health," says Dr. DeCaro.

Watch the complete interview here:

https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/back-to-school-week-tips-on-buying-shoes-for-your-kids/

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Do You Know Your All Important Foot Type?

Did you know that the function of your feet, how you walk, and common conditions are all genetic? If your parents had flat feet, or bunions, or shin splits, chances are that you could have these conditions too? You also stand the chance of passing these conditions along to your kids. 

WE CAN HELP! There is something you can do about it before symptoms become worse. Find someone who can tell you your foot type and what symptoms and conditions you are likely to experience throughout your lifetime. There are ways to treat these conditions to help prevent further pain or deterioration. A well-fitting pair of functional orthotics is one of the ways you can stabilize your body, walk correctly, and experience less painful symptoms.

ASK YOUR PRACTITIONER How you can get foot typed and get started on a path to less PAIN. If you don't have a practitioner, we can help you find one. Check our FIND A PRACTITIONER tool on our website.

And don't forget your kids, we have children's models available. For more info check our website.

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March Madness and Sports Injuries

I would like to pass on a BLOG from from our friend Dr. Timothy Barry of Family Foot & Ankle Care of Jasper Indiana, about Sports Injuries.

Read the article HERE.

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