Is your child complaining of sore heels after a big day? Is their foot pain preventing them from enjoying being a kid?

Pain in the heel and ankle is a very common complaint of growing children. Because you want to keep them active, it is important to have these problems assessed and not just dismiss them as growing pains or being lazy.

One of the most common causes of heel and ankle pain is Sever’s disease, or traction calcaneal apophysitis. This problem usually involves an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel and is often contributed to by growth, tight muscles, high activity levels and poor foot and gait posture.

Glenroy Foot Clinic has a keen interest and specialised training to recognise and effectively manage the heel pain of your child. To keep them active, bring your child with foot pain in for effective treatment today.