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 […]
This month is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Did you know that approximately half of the population who are over the age of 65 suffer from arthritic foot pain? What many people don’t know is that nearly 300,000 children in our country under the age of 18 experience arthritic conditions. That makes the perfect time […]
When thinking about arthritis, most people assume it only affects major joints, like the knees or hips; however, any arthritis can develop in any joint, including your feet. Because this is Arthritis Awareness Month, today’s post by Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that typically affects the minor soft tissues and joints in the feet and hands, causing immobility and severe pain. Many people who experience it say the symptoms worsen when the weather gets colder. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater […]
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, […]
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 […]
Ankle pain has many possible causes. Since radiating pain from other injuries can also affect the ankle, it’s important to see your foot doctor to trace and properly treat the actual cause of your discomfort. For any ankle pain and swelling that doesn’t subside in the first day after some time spent resting, you may […]
Your feet are made up of numerous components, including thirty joints, which makes them one of the primary locations for arthritic conditions to develop. Three common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trauma induced arthritis. The symptoms of the different types of arthritis tend to get worse as you age, and they consist […]
Your feet really do an incredible job supporting your weight and activities as you go about your days, but unfortunately you will notice an increase in foot and ankle problems like arthritis and tendonitis as the components of your body wear out. Many of these changes occur slowly, so if you pay attention to your […]
The term “arthritis” describes a variety of conditions that erode or otherwise damage the lining of your joints causing inflammation and pain. Bones can start rubbing against each other and this and other painful symptoms often first show up in the hands, feet and ankles. When you initially notice signs of arthritis in your feet […]
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