Sever’s Disease Treatment Myrtle Bank

Sever’s Disease Treatment Myrtle Bank

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we frequently encounter Children’s Heel Pain in the vicinity of Myrtle Bank. A prevalent reason for this discomfort in young children is Sever’s Disease. This condition often affects boys between the ages of 8 and 15. It involves an inflammation at the point where the Achilles’ tendon attaches to the heel bone. Activities like soccer, AFL, and netball are commonly associated with this condition.
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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:

  • Gradually increasing pain over prolonged period
  • Exacerbation of pain during sports-related activities.
  • Increased discomfort in the heel when barefoot, often more acute in the morning.
  • Tenderness in the heel area when pressure is applied.

What Are 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

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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