Case Studies

Sever's Disease

Practitioner: Lisa Whiteman, Podiatrist

Practice: Resonance Podiatry, NZ

Sever’s disease (also known as a calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children, usually occurring between the ages of 8-15 years. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the calcaneus (heel) caused by repetitive stress to the heel usually during a growth spurt. It is more likely to be seen in children who are active in sports such as football (soccer).