If your child is active in sport and suddenly starts limping, walking on their toes, or complaining of persistent heel pain — it could be Sever’s disease, one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing kids and teens.
At AC Podiatry, we offer a clinically proven, pain-relieving solution that keeps your child in the game, not on the sidelines.
Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a painful condition caused by inflammation in the growth plate of the heel. It typically affects children aged 8–14 who are going through growth spurts and are physically active — especially in high-impact sports like football, basketball, gymnastics, or running.
When the heel bone grows faster than the muscles and tendons can adapt, it creates tension that leads to inflammation. This is made worse by the repeated impact of sports and physical activity.
Most traditional treatments for Sever’s disease focus on rest and limiting activity — but that’s not always a practical or welcome option for active kids.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Solemates to offer Solemaids® — a world-leading insole solution clinically proven to reduce pain while keeping kids active.
Solemaids insoles are custom-fitted to suspend the rear part of the heel, reducing pressure on the growth plate. This provides immediate pain relief and allows your child to continue participating in sport — without t further damaging the heel.
Your child might have Sever’s disease if:
You can try these two simple tests at home:
Address: Level 1, 132-134 Fosters Road HILLCREST SA 5086
This location is a Bupa Members First provider.
Our Oakden clinic is located on Level One of the Oakden Medical Centre. The building is a two storey white building on the eastern side of Fosters Road, before reaching the Northgate Shopping Centre.
Accessibility: Lift and ramp facilities, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Mon : 8.30am-7.00pm | Tue : 8.30am-5.00pm
Wed : 9.00am-5.00pm | Thu:8.30am-5.00pm
Fri : 8.30am-4.30pm
Address: 101 Halifax Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000
This location is a Bupa Members First provider.
Our Adelaide CBD clinic is located on the southern side of Halifax Street, between Pulteney Street and King William Road. Our building can be found opposite the Rob Roy Hotel.
Accessibility: Located on the ground floor.
Parking: Onsite patient car parking (directly out the front), ample free street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Tue : 8.00am-4.00pm | Thu : 8.30am-4.30pm
Friday : 8.00am-3.00pm
Address: 500 Magill Road, MAGILL SA 5072
Our Magill clinic is located inside the Move for Better Health Building working alongside iNform Health and Fitness, Move Physiotherapy, 360-Me Nutrition and NLC Psychology. This clinic can be found on the corner of Briant Road and Magill Road.
Accessibility: Ramp facilities, located on ground floor, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Tue : 9.00am-5.00pm | Thu : 9.00am-4.00pm
Address: 277 Unley Road, MALVERN SA 5061
Our Malvern clinic is located inside the Move for Better Health Building working alongside iNform Health and Fitness, Move Physiotherapy, 360-Me Nutrition and NLC Psychology. This clinic can be found on the corner of Fisher Street and Unley Road.
Accessibility: Ramp facilities, located on ground floor, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Mon : 8.00am-2.00pm | Wed : 8.00am-4.00pm
Sat : 8.00am-12.00pm
