Stepping Past Sever’s Disease: A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes

Stepping Past Sever’s Disease: A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes

ByWayne Foot & Ankle Center

Does your child love playing sports? Have they been complaining of nagging heel pain, especially after a game or practice? It’s easy to dismiss this as “growing pains,” but it could be a specific and common overuse injury: Sever’s Disease. At Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, we understand the concerns of parents with young athletes….

Growing Pains? We’ll Be the Judge of That!

Growing Pains? We’ll Be the Judge of That!

ByWayne Foot & Ankle Center

It’s a common refrain among parents: “My child is complaining of growing pains.” But are they really? Or is something more concerning going on? While it’s true that children’s bodies are undergoing rapid growth, it’s important to distinguish between growing pains and potential foot problems. At Wayne Foot and Ankle Center, we often see young…