Severs Disease

Who

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain among children and adolescents. It is more common to occur in those who participate in running and jumping sports.

What

Sever’s disease is a pain in the heel or base of the Achilles. The primary cause of the problem is that the bones around the calf muscles (tibia and fibula) grow a lot quicker than the muscles themselves. This means the calves become tight, the Achilles tendon becomes tighter and therefore pulls on the heel.

Sever’s is a self limiting condition which rarely causes long term problems, however in the short term it can cause some serious discomfort.

When

As Sever’s disease is a growing injury, this predominately occurs after periods of growth. Your child may have Sever’s disease when one or multiple of the following are present:

• Toe walking
• Pain at the heel or the Achilles tendon
• Limping after exercise
• Calf muscle stiffness/tightness in the morning
• Heel pain

Assessment and Management

The team at MTM Physiotherapy

has a strong interest in the treatment and management of heel pain especially in the growing population.

The Physiotherapists at utilise the following treatments:

MTM Physiotherapy Warwick

• Massage
• Joint Mobilisations
• Dry Needling
• Electrotherapy if indicated
• Taping
• Home exercise programs (strength, range of motion and balance)
• Home management advice
• Liason with your GP if required