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Article by Margot Manning (podiatrist, kids coach and runner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don’t let heel pain stop your kids from running<\/h2>\n

Heel pain (Sever\u2019s Disease<\/em>) in children is one of the most common injuries experienced in active kids today. Heel pain occurs because the Achilles tendon vertically attaches to the back of the heel bone (calcaneus<\/em>) where there is a growth plate, which is active during adolescence.<\/p>\n

The growth plate is the area where new bone cells are generated and is present until between the ages of 13-16 when children stop growing, and the bone fuses, to make the completed heel bone. During this time, running, jumping, kicking and rapid changes in direction that children do while playing sport exerts an incredible amount of sheer force and pulling<\/em> onto the growth plate. This pulling can create soreness which can be quite debilitating for children and interfere with their ability to play without pain.<\/p>\n

Early detection and management<\/h2>\n

Early detection of heel pain and being proactive<\/em> can reduce the severity of heel pain and help your kids get back to being kids and enjoying being active. Below are three of the most successful management strategies for treating heel pain in kids.<\/p>\n

\"\"The 3 most successful management strategies for Sever’s Disease:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Understanding how your child runs to eliminate biomechanical concerns.<\/li>\n
  2. Checking footwear and modifying if required during pain.<\/li>\n
  3. Creating a management plan to help both you and your child know what to do before and after playing sport.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Have you noticed any of the following with your child?<\/h3>\n