Your feet spend a lot of time bearing your body weight and the brunt of everyday life, so it’s not at all surprising people sometimes feel pains and aches in their feet and ankles. However, some conditions can be serious and may need further care by a podiatrist. Today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, […]
People who have a body mass index higher than 30 are labeled as obese. And obesity is thought to go hand in hand with some foot conditions such as tendonitis, arthritis, heel pain, and other conditions that result from the stress of excess weight placed on the ankles and feet. Today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark […]
One of the best ways to reduce your stress and stay fit is to walk. But this isn’t always easy to do when it’s icy and snowy, and you may be nervous about venturing outdoors. But that doesn’t mean you should sit around and not get outside to walk and enjoy some fresh air. Today Dr. Eric […]
Most people don’t realize it, but our feet and hearts go hand in hand. So, it makes sense that one of the ways you can keep your heart healthy is to keep your feet healthy. Today, because February is American Heart Month, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater […]
Many people don’t know it is the cuboid bone, a small, cube-shaped bone located on the outside of the foot, halfway between the small toe and the heel. Today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center share information regarding this condition, its causes, and […]
Studies have shown you can avoid most foot disorders when you maintain proper foot care. And that typically begins with buying shoes that fit your foot correctly. Because January 23 is National Measure Your Feet Day, today, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care […]
Winter is here in PA, complete with snow, whipping winds, and freezing temperatures, and we know what that means. If you haven’t already, now is the time to break out our winter hats, gloves, scarves, and heavy coats to keep us warm on these frigid winter days. But don’t make the mistake of forgetting about […]
Are your feet swollen, smelly, or itchy, and you don’t know why? It could be a sign of a thyroid problem. Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which your thyroid gland can’t make enough of some particular essential hormones. It doesn’t always show obvious symptoms in the early stages, but it can result in several health […]
If improving your health is one of your resolutions for 2022, we suggest you begin from the bottom and work your way up. We find most people often don’t consider their feet until there’s a problem. This year, make a resolution that you’ll take better care of your overall health. In today’s blog, Dr. Eric […]
You probably read that title and thought, yeah, right! But we’re not kidding – there really are some foot-friendly foods that help enhance the health and appearance of your feet, from Thanksgiving through the New Year and beyond. In today’s blog, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s […]
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