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 […]
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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 […]
Do You Think Your Ingrown Toenails Worsen in Colder Months?
With temps recently plummeting here in the northeast, the days of wearing open-toed shoes and bare are gone, and our feet are now trapped in cold weather footwear. And with the colder weather comes a host of common foot issues; one of those is ingrown toenails. While many think ingrown toenails are more common in […]
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 […]
It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week: Let’s Talk About Your Feet!
Regardless of how clean you are, your feet are always in contact with fungus and bacteria that can cause infection. Because this week is Fungal Disease Awareness Week, 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 a […]
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, […]