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Osteoporosis: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to lose more calcium than absorb gradually. It’s typically considered a disease that older adults suffer from, and for the most part, that’s true. But those who experience early onset osteoporosis are often diagnosed before age 50. In observance of National Osteoporosis Month, today Dr. Eric […]

Can You Recognize the Early Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy?

  Peripheral neuropathy affects millions of people in the United States, and it is the goal of Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center to control these numbers through early diagnosis and excellent care. And because May is […]

Women’s Health Month: 4 Common Women’s Foot Conditions

In our office, we find that women often face more foot health conditions than our male patients. That’s because, from footwear to pregnancy, lifestyle can wreak havoc on women’s foot health. So, to keep our grandmothers, moms, sisters, aunts, and daughters walking comfortably, and in observance of Women’s Health Month, today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. […]

Would You Recognize the Signs of Arthritis in the Feet?

When thinking about arthritis, most people assume it only affects major joints, like the knees or hips; however, any arthritis can develop in any joint, including your feet. Because this is Arthritis Awareness Month, today’s post by Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next […]

4 Tips to Protect Young Athletes from Foot Injuries

Baseball, tennis, volleyball…the list is endless. Spring sports are here, and children are heading into game season. They’re busy stocking up on things such as equipment, uniforms, and team spirit. But parents and children often overlook one important thing – preventing sports-related foot and ankle injuries. April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, so in today’s […]

Preventing Diabetic Amputation

Amputation is a preventable complication of diabetes, but it’s also a common one because this disease can interrupt blood flow to your feet if left untreated. April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, so in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step […]

Let’s Step into National Foot Health Awareness Month

This month is National Foot Health Awareness Month! It’s the perfect time to recognize the important part your feet play in your daily routine. In observance, today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center share 5 tips to […]

Menopause and Foot Problems: What’s the Connection?

Foot problems can affect anyone, female or male, old or young, but it’s women who most commonly experience issues with their feet. At their office, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center see cases of women with foot […]

Your 5-Day Plan for Spring-Ready Feet

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to put away those socks once again and show off your feet. This 5-day spring-ready foot plan Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center will have your feet ready for sandals before the […]

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