Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Sever’s disease is a condition that affects children, particularly those who are active in sports. It is a form of heel pain caused by inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. The condition occurs when the Achilles tendon pulls on the growth plate, leading to discomfort. Common risk factors include participation in high-impact activities… Read more »
Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis is a common bone disorder that occurs during childhood. The disease is defined as an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. When a child has a growth spurt, his heel bone grows faster than the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in his leg. This disease is a… Read more »
Pain in the arch of the foot can greatly impact your daily life, making it challenging to bear weight or walk. This discomfort may result from a variety of conditions, including plantar fasciitis, flat feet, or overpronation. Plantar fasciitis, a common cause, involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs… Read more »
Our feet are arguably the most important parts of our bodies because they are responsible for getting us from place to place. However, we often don’t think about our feet until they begin to hurt. If you have pain in your feet, you need to first determine where on the foot you are experiencing it… Read more »
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