Sever’s Disease Treatment Glenunga
Identifying Sever’s Disease: Key Indicators to Watch For
Your child might suffer from the following symptoms:
- A slow but steady escalation of pain over time.
- Increased discomfort during sporting activities.
- Increased discomfort in the heel when barefoot, often more acute in the morning.
- Sensitivity or tenderness when applying pressure to the affected area.
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
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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