Sever’s disease is an inflammatory condition that occurs when excessive strain is placed on the growth plate of the heel bones. It typically affects children between 8 and 14 years of age at a time of rapid growth when the muscles and tendons become tighter as the bones become longer.
Activity related pain
Localised tenderness and swelling at the insertion of the Achilles tendon
Tightness in the calve muscles
Foot orthoses to address any biomechanical abnormalities
A heel raise may be needed in some cases
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