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3 Ways Smoking Hurts Your Feet

Smoking is a hazardous habit that damages your entire body, even your feet. That’s why the American Cancer Society promotes the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of every November to encourage smokers to give up smoking for an entire day. So, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza […]

Pumpkin: 7 Ways it Improves Your Foot Health

Pumpkin EVERYTHING season is officially here! While many of us enjoy pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, and all things pumpkin, it has some benefits for your foot health that might surprise you. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care […]

7 Winter Foot Care Tips for Diabetics

During the winter months, it’s crucial for people living with diabetes to take extra special care of their feet. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center are sharing their top tips for […]

Cold Weather Woes for Your Toes: Beware of Chilblains!

Winter is right around the corner, so it’s time to prepare for the cold weather. The colder temperatures can make our feet feel numb and frozen, resulting in painful disorders, such as chilblains. Today, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center are […]

6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Your Ankle or Foot Injuries

Injuries come in all sizes and shapes, and even though there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment option for every injury, some active treatments yield better results than others for particular injuries. Because October is National Physical Therapy Month, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot […]

Cold Feet? It Could Be Raynaud’s Disease!

Many people have cold feet during the winter months, but patients suffering from Raynaud’s disease can experience numbness or cold in their feet any time of the year. Because October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle […]

Heading Out for a Fall Walk? Beware of Blisters!

The beautiful fall weather inspires outdoor walks and hikes. But overdoing it can result in blisters. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center are sharing information regarding what causes blisters and how to avoid them. What causes blisters? Blisters are […]

7 Ways to Prevent Falls

Simple things like slipping on a wet floor or tripping on a rug can be life-changing. Thousands of older women and men break bones from falling each year. For seniors, a break can be the beginning of more serious problems, injuries, hospitalization, or even disability. Because September is Falls Prevention Month, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, […]

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