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Free parent's guide

The parent's guide to Sever's Disease

Understand why heel pain is sidelining your child - and get a clear, week-by-week framework to help them work back towards running comfortably.

  • The 60-second heel-squeeze test to confirm it's Sever's
  • Exactly how much sport to allow (without making it worse)
  • The first 5 exercises to start today
  • Footwear and heel-cup adjustments that can help within days
  • Red flags that mean you should see a clinician
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Free guide

The parent's guide to Sever's Disease

An 8-page PDF: what it is, what to do this week, when to worry, and the first 5 things to change at home.

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Sound familiar?

If your young athlete is dealing with this…

Limping off the pitch after every game
"Just rest it" advice that never seems to work
Worried they'll lose their place in the squad

This free guide gives you a clear, evidence-based starting point so you can take action this week, without the guesswork.

What's inside the guide

A focused, no-fluff resource you can read in 15 minutes and act on the same day.

  • The 60-second heel-squeeze test to confirm it's Sever's
  • Exactly how much sport to allow (without making it worse)
  • The first 5 exercises to start today
  • Footwear and heel-cup adjustments that can help within days
  • Red flags that mean you should see a clinician
"Finally a plan built for a growing body. We knew exactly what to do, and he was working back towards full training within weeks."

Parent of an academy footballer

Want the full 6–8 plan?

Once you've read the guide, our 6-week template programmes and personalised online rehab can help support your athlete's return to sport.

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References

The research and guidance we drew on when writing this guide.

  1. Arnaiz, J., Piedra, T., de Lucas, E.M., et al. (2011) 'Imaging findings of lower limb apophysitis', American Journal of Roentgenology, 196(3), pp. W316-W325.
  2. Caine, D., DiFiori, J. and Maffulli, N. (2006) 'Physeal injuries in children's and youth sports: reasons for concern?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), pp. 749-760.
  3. Frush, T.J. and Lindenfeld, T.N. (2009) 'Peri-epiphyseal and overuse injuries in adolescent athletes', Sports Health, 1(3), pp. 201-211.
  4. Gabbett, T.J. (2016) 'The training-injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(5), pp. 273-280.
  5. James, A.M., Williams, C.M. and Haines, T.P. (2013) 'Effectiveness of interventions in reducing pain and maintaining physical activity in children and adolescents with calcaneal apophysitis (Sever disease): a systematic review', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6(1), p. 16.
  6. James, A.M., Williams, C.M. and Haines, T.P. (2016) 'Effectiveness of footwear and foot orthoses for calcaneal apophysitis: a 12-month factorial randomised trial', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(20), pp. 1268-1275.
  7. Lloyd, R.S., Cronin, J.B., Faigenbaum, A.D., et al. (2016) 'National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), pp. 1491-1509.
  8. Peck, D.M. (1995) 'Apophyseal injuries in the young athlete', American Family Physician, 51(8), pp. 1891-1895.