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Sever’s Disease Treatment Fullarton

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we see Children’s Heel Pain on a daily basis near Fullarton. 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?

Sever’s Disease might be affecting your child if they exhibit the following symptoms:

  • Pain that gradually increases over a prolonged timeline.
  • Heightened pain linked to participation in sports.
  • More noticeable heel pain when not wearing shoes, particularly noticeable in the morning.
  • Tenderness in the heel area when pressure is applied.

Causes Behind Sever’s Disease in Growing Children

Sever’s Disease is often triggered when the heel bone outpaces the growth of leg muscles, ligaments, and tendons during a child’s growth spurt. This imbalance makes the Achilles tendon tight, pulling on a delicate part of the heel called the growth plate. The growth plate is prone to inflammation due to the constant pulling. The separation of the growth plate from the heel occurs fibre by fibre because of various reasons:

  • 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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We offer a GAP FREE ASSESSMENT* for heel pain under your health insurance.
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