As we embark on a new year, it’s time to prioritize our well-being from head to toe – literally! While predicting the future of foot ailments is impossible, our team at Your Next Step can anticipate trends and highlight key awareness months to keep your foot health in check throughout 2025.

Key Health Awareness Months for Your Feet

Mark your calendars for these important observances:

• January: National Blood Donor Month: Donating blood is a great way to give back, and it’s especially important for those with conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD), which can affect circulation in the legs and feet.
• February: American Heart Month: Heart health is closely linked to foot health. Conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure can affect both, so we prioritize cardiovascular wellness during this month by educating our patients on how these issues may manifest in the feet.
• March: National Nutrition Month: You are what you eat, and this especially goes for the feet. In March, we stress this fact, as proper nutrition is crucial for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves.
• April: National Foot Health Awareness Month: Arguably a podiatrist’s favorite month of the year, April is the perfect time to schedule a checkup with your podiatrist and learn more about foot care! This is an American Podiatric Medical Association-sponsored event (APMA), which makes it a big deal for our industry to promote proper foot health and healing.
• May: National Arthritis Awareness Month: For all the aches and pains, you may want to pay attention in May. Stay informed about managing arthritis to maintain mobility from the perspective of our expert podiatrists.

2025 Foot Health Trends

This year, culture predicts that run clubs will continue to grow. With more joggers hitting the road, there will inevitably be an uptick in overuse injuries, plantar fasciitis, Achilles issues, and shin splints, to name a few.

With sneaker culture continuing to dominate (especially the early 2000s “dad shoe”), footwear is more comfortable and convenient than ever, especially for the younger crowd. We recommend older folks to hop on the trends and be fashionable and functional.

Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Dr. Cassandra Stache are happy to help with all your foot and ankle problems. Book your appointment and contact us today!