Among some things that can go wrong at birth, foot problems among newborns are quite common. 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 some of the foot conditions they see most often in their office. Causes of […]
While children’s feet may appear to be miniature versions of adult feet, they’re not. They vary in shape and will transform as they grow. 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 information regarding how walking barefoot affects […]
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 […]
In the early years, as your kids develop, you need to pay attention to their actions to get a jump on any foot or ankle problems they may be having. Foot dragging, limping, or tiptoeing could be the indication of a problem. Fortunately, many childhood foot care issues are growth-related and will tend to correct […]
The first several years of a child’s life is full of growth and change. Properly caring for their feet is especially important in order to prevent problems when children are older. The following tips can help to ensure healthy development in their feet! Babies’ bones are flexible and not fully developed, so it is important […]
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 […]
When you watch your child walk, does it seem that the toes point inward? This used to be called being “pigeon-toed.” Or – the opposite – does the foot seem to turn to the outside? Many children have what we call “in-toeing” or “out-toeing.” The good news is that most children outgrow these abnormalities, often […]
We’ve seen it all – tiny and trendy infant shoes that look like leopard skin, Spiderman or even Dorothy’s ruby slippers. It’s tempting to grab them for the latest new arrival in your family, but don’t do it! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends shoes for babies only when they begin to walk. In fact, […]
Does your tween or teen complain of heel pain especially after physical activities like soccer, track, basketball and gymnastics? If so he or she may suffer from Sever’s disease. This chronic condition is a painful bone disorder resulting from an inflammation of the heel growth plate and usually occurs during the growth spurt in early […]
The weather may still be hot here in the greater Philadelphia area but don’t be fooled – the first day of school is right around the corner. It’s time to take the kids shopping for new backpacks and, of course, school shoes. Make Smart Choices for Your Child’s Protection and Comfort Is your child begging […]
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