Preventing and Treating Heel Pain in Young Athletes: Understanding Calcaneal Apophysitis
As preseason comes to an end, young athletes are getting ready to embark on another season of sports, but with that, comes the risk of common injuries such as heel pain. One of the most frequent causes of heel pain in young athletes is Calcaneal Apophysitis, a common adolescent inflammatory condition affecting the heel bone What is Calcaneal Apophysitis Calcaneal apophysitis, also known as Sever’s disease, is a common condition that affects young athletes who engage in activities that put a lot of stress on their feet, such as running, jumping, and playing sports. It is a painful condition that …
