Sever’s Disease Treatment Goodwood

Sever’s Disease Treatment Goodwood

In the area of Goodwood, Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide regularly deals with Children’s Heel Pain. Sever’s Disease is often identified as a primary reason for heel pain among young children, especially boys aged 8 to 15. This condition is characterized by the inflammatory response at the Achilles’ tendon’s connection to the heel bone and is frequently seen in children active in sports like soccer, AFL, and netball.
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Recognising Sever’s Disease: Common Symptoms in Children

Your child might suffer from the following symptoms:

  • Pain that gradually increases over a prolonged timeline.
  • Increased discomfort during sporting activities.
  • Heel pain that may be more pronounced when barefoot, especially in the morning.
  • A tender feeling when squeezing the heel region.

What Are The Causes Of Sever’s Disease?

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

Treatment For Sever’s Disease

The Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide offer the innovative ‘Don’t Severs Your Child’s Foot System‘ to address the fundamental factors causing stress on the heel growth plate in cases of Sever’s Disease.

Our tailored ‘Heal Your Heel System‘ encompasses three integral 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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