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.
Pediatric Heel Pain: When to See Dr. Mikkel Jarman for Sever’s Disease
Dr. Mikkel Jarman
October 21, 2025
Sever’s Disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a leading cause of heel pain in children. This condition commonly affects active, rapidly growing children involved in sports such as soccer, basketball, or gymnastics. It occurs
