What Every Youth Sports Coach Needs to Know about Sever’s Disease and Heel Pain in Children
As a youth sports coach, you play a crucial role in your young athletes’ health and development. One condition you should be aware of is Sever’s disease, the most common cause of heel pain in kids. This guide will help you understand, recognize, and respond to Sever’s disease in your young athletes. What is Sever’s […]
Preventing and Treating Sports-Related Foot Injuries in Children
Preventing and Managing Foot Injuries Associated with Children’s Sports Activities As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child active, happy, and healthy. This can be a particular challenge for parents of athletic children, who are at a higher risk of foot injuries due to the physical demands of their activities. But […]
The ABCs of Sever’s Disease
If your child has recurring heel pain, they may have Sever’s disease (named for the doctor who classified the condition over a century ago). Although the name sounds frightening – to scare a parent, just add the word “disease” to any childhood condition – it’s actually fairly common and very treatable. In this post, we […]
