10/12/2023
Severs Disease
What is it?
Despite the name it is NOT a disease.
The exact cause of Severs Disease is not yet fully understood, however it most commonly occurs in sporty children during a growth spurt which causes an increase in tension in the calf muscles at the point they attach to the heel bone (calcaneus).
Pain may then develop in the heel and back of the ankle following a sudden increase in load, such as a big or sudden spike in the amount of repetitive loading that occurs during running and jumping activities.