SEVER'S DISEASE

Is your child experiencing heel pain? 

Repetitive stress from running, jumping and other high-impact activities may cause pain and inflammation in the growth area of the heel. Your child may be experiencing Sever's disease - or calcaneal apophysitis. Sever's disease occurs when the growth place on the heel bone gets inflamed. As your child matures, their growth plates will close and be replaced with solid bone. 

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What symptoms should I look for if my child has Sever's?

Symptoms of Sever's are variable depending on the stage of the disease. Your child may experience: 

• Heel pain during sport, especially those that requires running or jumping 

• Worsening of pain after exercise 

• Limping - often in the morning or during/after sport

• Mild swelling at the heel

• Tendency to tip toe the painful heel 

• Tends to be more comfortable in footwear with higher heel raise

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How can a Podiatrist help my child? 

Our Podiatrist can diagnose Sever's Disease clinically that is causing your child's heel pain. Treatment for the condition includes:

• Understanding the condition and contributing factors 

• Assess any abnormalities in your child's gait and function which may be contributing to the condition 

• Education on how to manage symptoms and flare ups 

• Footwear advice and orthotics to help absorb impact and relieve stress on he heel and relevant structures  

• Recommendations for over the counter medications that can ease symptoms 

• An assessment of your child's movement patterns (running and jumping) and recommendation to improve form  

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Our Podiatry team have after school appointments for your convenience.

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We are Podiatrists located in Canning Vale and Murdoch.

 

The first step to managing your child's foot health is to see our Podiatry team for treatment.

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