Sever’s Disease Treatment Manningham
Understanding the Symptoms of Sever’s Disease in Children
If your child is experiencing certain symptoms, it could be indicative of Sever’s Disease. Look out for these signs:
- Pain that gradually increases over a prolonged timeline.
- Increased discomfort during sporting activities.
- Heel maybe worse barefoot, particularly in the morning
- Tender to squeeze the region
Causes Behind Sever’s Disease in Growing Children
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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