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Wonder Why the Bottom of Your Feet Hurt?

  Are you experiencing pain in the bottom of your feet and are wondering what the cause is? Does it feel like throbbing soreness or sharp jabbing pains? Given the complexity of the feet, with their many joints, muscles, ligaments, and bones, this can happen for several reasons. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark […]

Athlete’s Foot Flaring Up? Don’t Ignore It!

  Peeling, itchy, or cracked skin on your feet? Burning sensation? It’s difficult to disregard athlete’s foot when symptoms flare up. Luckily, with a precise diagnosis and professional care, they can be a thing of the past. In this post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater […]

5 Summer Foot Problems: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Summer is a time to abandon our shoes and enjoy the lazy days of summer. But by doing so, you could be putting yourself at risk for a host of summer foot problems. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your […]

Men’s Health Month: 5 Tips for Healthy Male Feet

  Men aren’t typically concerned with the feel, smell, or look of their feet. Because flip-flop season is just around the corner, it’s important to establish a good foot grooming routine to get your feet in shape. Today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next […]

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 […]

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