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Sever’s Disease is inflammation and irritation of the growth plate at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) near where the Achilles Tendon attaches to the heel. It presents as pain localised to the back of the heel and is common in kids aged 8-14 years. Sever’s Disease occurs when the growth plate is exposed …

Plantar fasciitis (more correctly know as plantar fasciopathy) is an irritation of the plantar fascia which causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia becomes overloaded or irritated and can be related to poor foot biomechanics, weakness in the muscles that support the foot, ankle and …