Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...

While injuries are unfortunately part of being an athlete, young athletes often encounter unique and age-specific injuries. The foot and ankle are common sources of these injuries. The most common ...

Heel pain is common in kids. Although it’s typically not serious, proper diagnosis and prompt treatment is recommended. If your child comes to you with complaints of heel pain, tenderness in the back ...

It’s fall, which means a lot of children spend many hours running around in cleats. Soccer, field hockey, football, —whatever your sport of choice — wearing those spiky shoes often leads to heel pain.

Sever’s disease is a heel injury that occurs in physically active children. It is a common complaint that causes temporary pain but no long-term damage. Sever’s disease is named after James Warren ...

You see a 14-year-old boy who plays tennis and rugby. He has been asked to attend an elite rugby academy, which involves two extra training sessions per week on top of his school rugby and tennis ...

Within recent times, I have seen quite a few children more than usual. With the awareness of parents being heightened, they are now quicker to respond to issues, than before. A number of children are ...

Firstly it is referred to as Sever's Disease or Calcaneal Apophysitis. While I don't see it that often, it is something that exists. To be honest, I'd probably see more of it, if parents were more in ...