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).
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