Yes, gout is an excruciating type of arthritis. Any discomfort and pain that gout sufferers experience is caused by acid crystals that have lodged between the joints of the feet. 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 share more information regarding […]
June is Men’s Health Month. It’s an annual observance designed to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage the early detection and treatment of conditions that are prevalent in boys and men. The focus of the month is taking control of male health issues with the proper screenings and care. It’s also a great […]
It’s almost officially summer, and with summer heat comes many potential foot problems. Sweaty feet from outdoor activities can result in several common foot issues that cause discomfort and pain. 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 looking at four […]
When you think about it, your feet are small when you consider they support the weight and height of your body. But they can experience significant problems. So because May is Women’s Health Month, 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 sharing information regarding the causes […]
When many people think of osteoporosis, they immediately think of it as a condition that affects the hips and spine. However, this disease can also affect your feet. In fact, unexplained foot fractures may be an early sign that you have osteoporosis. Because May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, today, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, […]
Estimates are about 25% to 30% of people in our country experience peripheral neuropathy. And while it can affect different areas of the body, neuropathy in the feet is one of the most affected areas. Because May is Neuropathy Awareness Month, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step […]
When people hear about arthritis, they immediately think about other parts of the body, but not the feet. Arthritis in your feet can be especially challenging, as it can decrease mobility and impact your quality of life. So because we’re coming up on Arthritis Awareness Month, today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza […]
There are various conditions that can cause foot pain that tends to worsen in the evening to the point of interrupting sleep. 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 sharing information regarding conditions that can cause pain in your feet at night and throughout the […]
Diabetic leg or foot amputation is one of the main complications of diabetes. Around the globe, estimates show that amputation of a limb occurs every 30 seconds, 85% of which are due to a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer. Because April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, today, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater […]
Today’s youth sports landscape is competitive, and many young athletes shift from playing winter sports to spring activities without thinking about the increased risk of suffering sports injuries. Because April is Youth Sports Safety Month, today Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s, Your Next Step Foot and […]
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