Sever’s Disease Treatment Bowden

Sever’s Disease Treatment Bowden

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we see Children’s Heel Pain on a daily basis near Bowden. Sever’s Disease is the most common cause of heel pain in young children. It is particularly common in boys aged 8-15 years of age. It is an inflammatory response of the attachment of the Achilles’ tendon to the heel bone. It is particularly common in the sports of soccer, AFL and netball.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Sever’s Disease?

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.
  • Heel maybe worse barefoot, particularly in the morning
  • Tender to squeeze the region

Understanding the Causes of Sever’s Disease

The onset of Sever’s Disease is linked to the period when a child’s heel bone grows quicker than the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the leg. This rapid bone growth results in the Achilles tendon becoming strained, pulling on the heel’s growth plate. This growth plate, composed of cartilage yet to ossify, is particularly sensitive to inflammation due to the Achilles tendon’s overstretching. Several factors contribute to this condition:

  • 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

Effective Management of Sever’s Disease:

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, our unique ‘Don’t Severs Your Child’s Foot System‘ is designed to target the root causes that contribute to the stress on the heel growth plate in Sever’s Disease.

This comprehensive approach includes the ‘Heal Your Heel System‘, which is structured around three key 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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