Severs Disease

Severs disease or Calcaneal apophysitis is a common problem of the heel in youngsters. It is thought to be strain of the growth plate at the back of the calcaneus. Some even consider Severs disease to be similar to a stress fracture of the cartilage. The most common accepted risk factors of Severs disease are a high level of activity; hard sports surfaces; tight calf muscles; and a flat or pronated foot. The combination of the tight calf muscles and the hard grounds pit a lot of strain or load

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