We usually hear about physical therapy in the context of recoveries after surgery or an injury, but there are actually a wide range of ways that it can benefit people who are suffering from discomfort or pain. At Your Next Step, we often prescribe physical therapy to address conditions such as plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, […]
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Summer Travel Foot Care Tips
Summer is the time to travel, and whether you’re going to a local beach or a unique location abroad, you need to be sure to take care of your feet! The feet are often forgotten about, but the last thing you want to experience is foot or ankle pain on your trip! Wearing exposing footwear […]
Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a congenital condition that manifests as an abnormal inward rotation of the ankle so that the soles of one or both feet are facing each other. It is one of the more common congenital deformities, affecting about 1 in 1000 babies. Fortunately, with proper treatment, clubfoot can be corrected so that the child […]
Consequences of Dancing
Dance is a beautiful and passionate art form that allows the body to move in the most incredible and impressive ways. But beneath that grace, flexibility, and beauty lies a potential for many types of chronic and acute injuries. From a jump that lands incorrectly, to the unnatural joint rotation in ballet movements, dancers are […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Do you have heel pain? Does it hurt when you first get up in the morning, or after long periods of sitting? You may have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which affects the connective tissue that runs along your arch from your heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia functions to support your arch […]
Stretching Exercises For Your Feet
We’ve all heard that stretching and warm ups are important for exercise and recovery, but many people are unsure of how to do it properly. Stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments can not only prepare the body for activity, but can also help to prevent injuries such as ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and […]
Benefits of Custom Orthotics
We’ve all seen orthotics that are sold in pharmacies and other stores, but did you know that you can have orthotics custom made for your unique foot? Your Next Step provides patients with custom orthotics to prevent and treat a variety of foot and ankle issues. Here are some reasons why these orthotics are a […]
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Arthritis, referring to the many types of joint disease, can cause inflammation, stiffness, and pain in joints all over the body, but the feet are especially susceptible to arthritis due to the large number of joints present. In the U.S., arthritis is diagnosed in over 53 million adults and 300,000 children each year and is […]
8 Tips to Avoid Nail Fungus
With summer weather in full swing in Pennsylvania, there are more opportunities for sandals and being barefoot for swimming and other summer activities. With so many chances to show off your feet, no one wants to have fungal toenails, an infection that results in thick, discolored, brittle, foul-smelling nails. Nail fungus is caused by small […]
Prevent Injuries with Stretching
We have all heard that stretching is important before and after exercise, but many people tend to focus on the larger muscles of the body and forget about the feet and ankles. Your feet and ankles, however, serve the essential role of supporting and balancing your body especially during athletic exercise and need proper warming […]