Athletes can feel their feet absorbing the immense force that comes with playing their sport. However, at Your Next Step, we are interested in how some sports cause more foot and ankle injuries than others. While nearly any physical activity can lead to injury, research highlights specific sports where foot and ankle problems are […]
Christian McCaffrey led his team to a Super Bowl appearance during the 2023 NFL season, and he needed both Achilles tendons to do so. Now, he is sidelined with Bilateral (affecting not just one, but both legs) Achilles Tendonitis. He has yet to play this season, and his return date is unknown. The 49ers […]
Get expert tips to keep your child’s feet pain-free and injury-free this fall sports season. Celebrate National Youth Sports Week with us!
Baseball, tennis, volleyball…the list is endless. Spring sports are here, and children are heading into game season. They’re busy stocking up on things such as equipment, uniforms, and team spirit. But parents and children often overlook one important thing – preventing sports-related foot and ankle injuries. April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, so in today’s […]
Summer is ending, and autumn is on the horizon. In our practice, we’ve noticed that during fall, there is an increase in foot and ankle injuries in young athletes. Taking part in soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, and basketball increases the possibility of sustaining sprains, broken bones, and other injuries to the feet and ankles. […]
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 […]
Custom orthotic shoe inserts are made specially from a mold of your foot, so they fit your precise foot shape’s unique contours. It makes them the perfect choice for treating your foot and ankle problems and for helping to prevent future problems (like knee, hip, and back issues) from developing in the first place. Some of […]
Running is a very popular activity in the summer and all it takes is a decent pair of athletic shoes and a nice place to go for a run. While running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise, repetitive stress and pressure can contribute to problems with your feet and ankles including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and […]
The stress and pressure caused by the force of repetitive exercise increase the risk of injuries to the feet and ankles. Conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and ankle sprains are all very common exercise injuries, but there are some rather easy steps you can take to minimize your chances of getting injured […]
Gymnastics is one of the most demanding of sporting endeavors that requires discipline, dedication, and strenuous preparation in order to be ready for competition. Foot deformities and injuries occur in young gymnasts quite frequently, with thousands of podiatrist visits documented each year. Many of these injuries are due to accidents, however, a much larger number […]
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