Pain anywhere on your body that just won’t go away should never be ignored. The worst thing you can do is try to power through it! You’ll be much better off if you try to identify what’s causing it so you can take steps to do something about it. Today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark […]
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What to Eat for Healthy Feet!
Did you know that getting proper nutrition is one of the simplest ways to care for your feet? Inspecting, cleaning, moisturizing, wearing the right shoes, and keeping them dry are also ways to ensure your feet are healthy. So, because this is National Nutrition Month, today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, […]
Walking Shoes vs. Running Shoes: Is There Really a Difference?
Spring is right around the corner (recently, it’s been feeling like it’s here already), and walkers and runners are gearing up to get outdoors. And part of that means choosing the right footwear for their preferred activity. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater […]
Tendon Pain? The Tenex Procedure Can Help!
Do you have pain in your tendons that’s making you miss out on your favorite activities? You could be suffering from tendonitis. 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 Foot and Ankle Care Center share what you need to know […]
3 Consequences of Untreated Pain from Heel Spurs
Approximately half of the people with plantar fasciitis also experience heel spurs. 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 the consequences of leaving heel spurs untreated. Plantar fasciitis is the swelling of the long band of […]
The Important Connection Between Your Heart and Your Feet
What do problems with your feet have in common with your heart? More than you probably think. Even though your feet are quite a distance from your heart, they can provide signs of your overall health. Because February is American Heart Month, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, […]
Why Fungus Loves Your Winter Footwear
If you’re like most people, when winter rolls around, the concern for contracting fungal infections tends to diminish. But some conditions can elevate the risk even more so in winter than during the summer months. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s […]
Could These 4 Symptoms be a Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that typically affects the minor soft tissues and joints in the feet and hands, causing immobility and severe pain. Many people who experience it say the symptoms worsen when the weather gets colder. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater […]
Why is it Important to Measure Both Feet?
January 23 is National Measure Your Feet Day! So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Dr. Cassandra Stache of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center share information regarding the importance of having your feet measured each year. The right size of shoes can be […]
Thyroid Disease and Your Feet: 3 Facts
Did you know that January is Thyroid Awareness Month? So how much do you know about your thyroid, thyroid disease, or its potential problems on your foot health? In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Dr. Cassandra Stache of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center […]