Sever’s Disease – Sports Injury
February 28, 2023
This Blog is part of our Sports Injury Series from St George Health. We know how frustrating these injures can be for people to suffer through repeated episodes of pain and restriction. We pride ourselves on our team based approach to common sports injury problems – and focus on getting you back on the pitch, field, court or road faster and with our re-injury. We have a highly experienced team of Osteopaths, Sports Podiatrists and Sports Massage Therapists who work together in a unique approach for sports injuries. Call us today on 02 9553 9823 for enquiries.
Sever’s Disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is the inflammation of the growth plate in the heel in growing children. Usually occurs more so in active adolescents.
Symptoms
-heel pain during and after sport, physical activity
-pain when pressing heel from it’s sides.
Causes
-overuse injury, repetitive heel movement caused by the ligaments and tendons attached to heel bone leading to strain and overloading at point of growth plate.
-most common in children with over pronated feet putting increased traction at growth plate.
Treatment options
-ice after sport, physical activity, wrapped in towel to prevent ice burns.
-rest
-strapping
-orthotics where appropriate
-heel lifts
-foot mobilisation techniques
-review of footwear, especially football boots and runners.
-gentle calf stretches and massaging before and after sport/physical activity to reduce the traction on the heels
-avoiding excessive running on hard surfaces
To optimise the development potential of your child come see our experienced and knowledgeable podiatrist, Steve Aktipis, at St George Health for expert advice and treatment options. etc
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