Sever’s Disease.
What is it?

Sever’s Disease is a common cause of heel pain in physically active, growing kids. It usually occurs during the growth spurt of adolescence, approximately in the 2-year early puberty phase when children grow most rapidly. For females this is between 8-10 years, and males 10-12 years. Sever’s Disease occurs when the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel (Achilles tendon) pulls on the growth plate (apophysis) of the bone of the heel (calcaneus).  

These are some of the signs and symptoms children present with:

• Heel pain in one or both heels, which often comes and goes
• Pain that gets worse with activities, especially with new or strenuous activities
• Pain may cause limping or walking on tip toes to avoid putting pressure through the heels
• Pain that is worsened by running or jumping
• Pain with pressing on the back of the heel
• Pain is worse upon waking

If your child is experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms, physiotherapy can help! Book in with one of our physiotherapists today.