If you’ve been hitting the gym or enjoying outdoor exercise at a swimming pool, good for you! Keep up the good work in building aerobic exercise into your busy schedule. However, watch out for fungal infections like Athlete’s foot that love warm, moist environments. Those who wear damp socks or tight shoes, or walk barefoot […]
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Don’t Overlook Skin Cancer on Feet and Ankles
Heading for the beach or pool in Montgomery or Chester County this summer? Don’t forget to carry your sunscreen with you – and don’t neglect your feet and ankles! The harmful rays of the sun are the primary cause of dangerous cancers appearing on areas of the body exposed to the sun. However, the podiatrists […]
Complications of Diabetes Reach Down to the Tips of Your Toes
The number of Americans with diabetes has reached epic proportions and is growing by 1.5 million each year. Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to critical complications like glaucoma, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. But did you know that those with diabetes are also at risk for foot conditions that may result […]
Do Your Pedicure Homework to Prevent Nail Infections
Summer is in full swing here in the greater Philadelphia area so it’s time to dust off those sandals and go for the barefoot look. It’s relaxing to be pampered with a pedicure and we all feel great when our feet look their best. But some salons or spas may be a little lax in […]
Neuropathy Can Cause Dangerous Falls
Nerve damage to your peripheral nerves can cause pain and other symptoms like weakness and numbness. The most common type of nerve damage is neuropathy, which comes on gradually and often begins with numbness and tingling in your feet. Neuropathy is a disease or dysfunction of sensory and motor nerves that connect the spinal cord […]
You Don’t Have to Live With Bunion Pain
You may think that bunions are a problem of the elderly, or perhaps for only women who wear very tight shoes. Yet every day, our podiatrists see patients of all ages, both men and women, who come to Your Next Step for relief from the pain of bunions. What is a Bunion? When the bone […]
Innovative Treatment for Chronic Heel Pain
Heel pain can have many different causes but the most common is plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the plantar fascia. This fibrous tissue extends along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone and the forefoot. If you feel a stabbing pain in the bottom of your heel, particularly when you first get […]
Healing Unsightly Toenail Fungus
Are your feet looking their best for sandal season? Or have you noticed a toenail or two that appears thickened or ragged, dull and discolored? If so you may have a nail fungus in one or more of your nails. Where Does Nail Fungus Come From? The microscopic organism that causes toenail fungal infections thrives […]
All About Orthotics – A Custom Solution for Foot Pain
If you’ve visited us here at Your Next Step, you may have heard one of our podiatrists mention the many foot health benefits of orthotics. Orthotic devices support and comfort your feet. Importantly, orthotics are custom-made to fit only your foot and only for your diagnosed condition. In this they are far different from non-prescription […]