Sever’s Disease Treatment Burnside

Sever’s Disease Treatment Burnside

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we often address Children’s Heel Pain near Burnside. The most usual culprit is Sever’s Disease, particularly in boys from 8 to 15 years old. This condition is an inflammation where the Achilles’ tendon meets the heel bone and is notably prevalent among young athletes in soccer, AFL, and netball.
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Identifying Sever’s Disease: Key Indicators to Watch For

Be aware of these symptoms in your child, as they could point to Sever’s Disease:

  • Pain that gradually intensifies over an extended period.
  • Exacerbation of pain during sports-related activities.
  • Heel pain that may be more pronounced when barefoot, especially in the morning.
  • Tenderness in the heel area when pressure is applied.

Factors Leading to Sever’s Disease in Children

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

Addressing Sever’s Disease:

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have our ‘Don’t Severs Your Child’s Foot System’ which treats the underlying factors which lead to stress of the heel growth plate.

The Heal Your Heel System comprises of three 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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