February is Heart Health Month, a time to consider circulation, boost blood flow, and take stock of overall wellness. One facet of that picture that frequently gets overlooked, however, is your feet! Blood, carrying vital oxygen and nutrients, travels throughout your body through a complex network of vessels. When this flow gets sluggish, especially […]
Joint pain is common these days. CDC statistics reveal that over 50 million adults in the U.S. have arthritis, with the prevalence increasing significantly among seniors. Another study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that “winter was associated with increased pain intensity and decreased physical activity” in people with knee osteoarthritis. Clearly, arthritis […]
Chronic heel pain can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being, and unfortunately, it tends to stick around if left untreated. Yet before you resign yourself to limping through life, you might want to consider an innovative treatment for resolving your long-term problem: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). ESWT is a non-invasive, […]
In podiatric medicine, it’s always better to act early and prevent a problem from occurring in the first place. However, the busy pace of modern life sometimes precludes that kind of foresight. For the average patient at Your Next Step, it can be challenging to find the time and energy to practice preventative care. […]
As the confetti settles and resolutions are tested, don’t forget the hardworking heroes that carry you through each year – your feet! Your Next Step always strives to provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, but equally important is our commitment to comprehensive patient education. With that mission at the top of our minds, we’ve […]
Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of your aching feet? At Your Next Step, podiatrists Eric Ricefield, Mark Yagodich, Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache have two trusty allies in their quest to diagnose and treat any problems: X-rays and ultrasounds! These imaging tools peek beyond the skin, revealing skeletal secrets […]
The Achilles tendon, connecting your calf muscle to your heel bone, is a powerhouse for movement. But overuse, tight calves, or sudden increases in activity can lead to the dreaded tendonitis, bringing pain and hindering your stride. At Your Next Step, you’ve got options. Before resorting to invasive measures like surgery or high-tech interventions […]
Combat foot foes like Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Bunions with Your Next Step. Expert podiatry care for pain-free, healthy feet awaits! Schedule now.
Winter means dry skin, and without proper care, dry skin means less-than-healthy feet. The team at Your Next Step sees a lot of patients underestimate the connection between skincare and podiatric well-being, so for this blog post, we’ve decided to remedy that! Below, we’ll examine four of the most prevalent skin conditions that podiatrists […]
Discover the power of lasers in tackling stubborn toenail fungus at Your Next Step! It’s FDA-approved, painless laser therapy with instant results.
COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM YOUR NEXT STEP
Our first priority is the health, wellness and safety of everyone who walks through our doors. Your Next Step Foot & Ankle Care Center will remain open while monitoring and adhering to all of the CDC recommendations surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Also, we are providing some telemedicine services to our CURRENT patients. Please call us at (610) 642-8837.
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