Sever's disease is a growth-plate injury that involves the heel. Most people who suffer from this condition, also called calcaneal apophysitis, are active children in the "tween" to early teen years, between the ages of 8 and 15. During a large...
Sever's disease, or calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the achilles tendon at its point of attachment on the calcaneus, or heel bone. This disease strikes adolescents that participate in sports requiring...
Sever's disease refers to the pain a child feels in her heel. This can occur between the ages of 8 and 15 in children who are athletic. The growth plate at the back of the heel experiences stress and becomes injured. The muscles and tendons...
Chronic kidney disease is when you kidney is no longer functioning at 100 percent. CKD has five stages with stage I being the start of kidney disease and stage 5 being kidney failure requiring dialysis. Your stage of kidney disease is determined...
There are several diseases that can cause severe foot pain. According to the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pain or discomfort can manifest in any part of the foot, including a person's heel, midfoot and...
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can be a confusing diagnosis, says Dr. Peter Ullrich, Jr., at Spine-Health.com. Not truly a disease or necessarily progressive in nature, DDD, is a degenerative process that affects the discs between your spinal...
Fatty liver disease may be asymptomatic or mildly uncomfortable. However, it can cause more severe discomfort and other problems if left untreated. If you experience intense pain, or pain accompanied by fever and vomiting, the disease may have...
Fatty liver disease generally doesn't cause major -- or even noticeable -- symptoms. However, if the disease progresses to cirrhosis of the liver, the damage done to your liver could cause severe abdominal pain and muscle spasms. If your doctor...
The more active a child is, the more likely they are to sustain a sports-related injury. With extensive stress placed on feet and bones that are still growing, young athletes are susceptible to a variety of foot injuries and pains. One common...
Many conditions can cause heel pain in children. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS, heel pain, including heel pain in children, can be caused by repetitive strain injuries, traumatic injuries and certain medical...
The intense jumping, running and sudden changes in direction during a soccer game can lead to heel pain in soccer players. One type of heel pain that is especially common in youth soccer players is known as Sever's disease. Sever's disease occurs...
Soccer is a high intensity support that requires lots of running and jumping over a prolonged period of time. Some players, especially youth, may complain of heel pain, both on and off the field. In most situations, the cause of heel pain is an...
Due to the high-intensity nature of gymnastics, gymnasts are prone to foot pain -- especially heel pain. Heel pain can occur as the result of high-impact jumps and landings. Since nearly every gymnastic move is considered high-impact, gymnasts of...
Orthotics help correct abnormal foot positions that can make walking painful or difficult for your child. Although commonly called arch supports, orthotics slightly alter the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface, making...
Soccer players put significant stress on their heels as they run and kick the ball. As a result, pain is common from time to time. The cause of this pain is usually the result of overuse, poor biomechanics or the use of ill-fitting soccer cleats....
Sore heels can be the result of many factors--trauma, overuse, obesity, disease conditions and heredity, to name some. They can contribute to ineffective exercise routines and lost work days. The mere act of walking can be significantly altered...
Among adults, heel pain is the most commonly experienced form of foot pain. The calcaneus, which is the heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot. It is the first portion of the foot to make contact with the ground during walking. The plantar...
Soccer is a high-intensity sport that requires running and jumping on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. It's not uncommon for some players to develop heel pain from playing soccer. The keys to eliminating and preventing heel pain are in...
Plantar heel pain refers to pain on the bottom of the foot. Heel pain is a common complaint, one that can become painfully disabling. The important structures of the plantar heel are the heel pad, calcaneus, or heel bone, the plantar fascia and...
Heel pain is a common term used to describe pain that occurs at or near the calcaneus bone, which sits at the rear of your foot and typically absorbs the initial impact when your foot contacts the ground. When you exercise, you can develop a...
Although soccer can be an entertaining form of exercise, the running and jumping involved can put you at risk for injuries and conditions that cause heel pain. It can vary in severity, ranging from a mild ache to a debilitating pain that keeps you...
Basketball often times requires you to run, pivot and jump on asphalt, concrete or hard gym floors. Unfortunately, this can lead to pain and discomfort in the heels of the feet. Since heel pain can worsen if ignored, it is important to understand...
Although running and sports can improve a 10-year-old boy's cardiovascular system, coordination and musculoskeletal system, developing children are very susceptible to heel pain and injury. Pain in the heel after running can be debilitating,...
As in most sports that involve running or kicking, soccer sees its fair share of foot injuries. Although many of these injuries are the result of collisions or entanglements with other players, many are preventable. Before getting in the game,...
Foot pain is not uncommon in children. This is because the bones in a young child's feet are growing and evolving, making them susceptible to injury. Although playing sports often triggers foot pain, any jumping, running or even weight-bearing...
Every mile you walk puts approximately 60 tons of stress on each foot. Adding stress by running, pounding on hard surfaces, wearing ill-fitting shoes or playing hours of sports can increase your risk of developing heel pain. When you continue to...
Taping your heel can provide relief if the cause of the heel pain is due to plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tissue band (fascia) between the heel bone, through the midfoot, and into the forefoot at the base of the toes. However, an...
Enrolling your child in sports is a proactive move to promote fitness, teamwork and social skills. But many parents are not prepared for the potential injury that is inherent in most sports. For children, one of the most common sports injuries is...
A shoe insert, also known as a foot orthotic, can be used to treat conditions affecting the feet and legs in adults and children. The inserts can be custom-molded to your foot and fabricated in a lab or they can be prefabricated and ordered....
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