Sever’s Disease Treatment North Adelaide
Understanding the Symptoms of Sever’s Disease in Children
Be aware of these symptoms in your child, as they could point to Sever’s Disease:
- Pain that gradually intensifies over an extended period.
- Heightened pain linked to participation in sports.
- More noticeable heel pain when not wearing shoes, particularly noticeable in the morning.
- Sensitivity or tenderness when applying pressure to the affected area.
Causes Behind Sever’s Disease in Growing Children
Sever’s Disease occurs during a child’s growth spurt when the heel bone expands more rapidly than the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the leg. This growth discrepancy causes the Achilles tendon, which connects the leg muscles to the heel, to become taut. It exerts pressure on a vulnerable area of the heel, known as the growth plate, which is cartilage not yet converted into bone. This area is susceptible to inflammation due to the excessive strain from the Achilles. The condition may arise from various factors, including:
- Growth of the child has made the bones longer than the muscles
- Excessive over-pronation (flat feet)
- Tight calves
- Poor/soft footwear
- Excessive sporting participation
Addressing Sever’s Disease:
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we implement the specialised ‘Don’t Severs Your Child’s Foot System‘ to alleviate the primary causes leading to heel growth plate stress in Sever’s Disease.
The system includes our ‘Heal Your Heel System‘, which consists of three essential components:
- Your Child’s Homework: Exercise Regime
- Address Any Bad Footwear
- Addressing Biomechanics
If your child has Sever’s Disease we have a 94% success rate with this program.
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