Description: Sever’s Disease sometimes affects children between 8 and 14 years old. It occurs when there is repetitive stress on the heel bone (calcaneus) before it is fully developed. Inflammation develops on the heel’s growth plate (epiphysis) causing pain. The condition is self-limiting and will resolve with time.

Treatment: Limit sporting activities and insert a heel-lift (orthosis) to reduce the trauma. Ice packs in the inflamed area physiotherapy may help.