Welcome to The Pediatric Footcast, a podcast about children’s foot and ankle health from the team at Pediatric Foot & Ankle. In this pilot episode, meet Dr. Mikkel Jarman, a pediatric podiatrist in Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona, and hear how he found his way into pediatric podiatry, the moments that shaped how he cares for kids, and why he started a podcast to answer the questions parents ask most. Get to know the team behind the show and what’s ahead, including real cases and expert answers on topics like flat feet, toe walking, heel pain, and in-toeing in children.
Growing Pains or Sever’s Disease?
Dr. Mikkel Jarman
July 16, 2026
https://pediatricfootankle.com/wp-content/uploads/Severs-Disease-Blog-video.mp4 Heel pain in active children is common and often concerning for parents. Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is the leading cause of heel pain in children ages 7-14, particularly in young athletes involved in high-impact
