I have previously written on all my clinical work, research and teaching experiences with calcaneal apophysitis and just how much I realised I did not know and just how much I learnt when my… Read More
This is a common topic I write about often. I wrote here about just how much I learnt about the condition when my own daughter got it and just how much that subsequently influenced my manage… Read More
Browsing podiatrists’ websites it is not uncommon to see foot orthotics recommended for calcaneal apophysitis or Sever’s disease of the heel bone in children. What is the rationa… Read More
Most people experience muscle pain, especially in the legs and ankles after long walks or running. There may be one or more reasons for such pain and the most common reason for this pain is… Read More
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common heel pain, resulting from the degenerative irritation of the plantar fascia, a tendon connecting the heel to the front of the foot. Every… Read More
What can you do if your child complains about heel pain? Sever’s disease is a problem that afflicts many active children worldwide 1. Sever’s Disease is when the growth plate on… Read More
The developing bones in kids are at risk of injury when too much load gets placed on them too soon and the bones are not provided time to adapt to those stresses. Typically at the ends of ea… Read More
No. Of course its doesn’t. Its a disorder of the calcaneal growth plate that can not happen after the teenager stops growing as that growth plate merges with the rest of the calcaneus… Read More
This is an interesting one. According to a search engine keyword tool, the phrase ‘severs disease in adults‘ is searched for up to 700 times a month! That is 700 people looking f… Read More
Pain in the heel of the foot can be a frustrating and debilitating experience. Whether it’s a sharp, stabbing pain or a dull ache that lingers for hours, it can disrupt your daily rout… Read More
Dr. David Rosenzweig DPM PC
We’re honored to speak at the moment with Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. David Rosenzweig, Greatest Foot Physician & Podiatrist In W… Read More
The global Sever’s disease treatment market is primarily driven by rising pediatric foot pain cases across the globe. Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a c… Read More