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Sever’s Disease – Children’s Heel Pain with Podiatrist Sam Abdelmalek
Today at HealthAide Chats, Clint Steele talks to Sam Abdelmalek about Sever’s Disease.
When growing, children can often have heel pain. This is known as Sever’s disease. In this video, you will learn about what causes it in your child and how to manage it.
Also, take a look at Sam’s websites for better footwear (https://www.myorthotics.com.au) and pain management (https://www.painpacks.com.au).
The content in this video is for informative purposes only and does not serve as medical advice. Please see your usual medical practitioner for a review or further information before starting any training regime or treatment plan.
Timestamps For Video
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(1:00) Do only children suffer from Sever’s disease?
(2:42) Are growth plates more prone to damage?
(6:20) What signs should a parent look out for?
(8:36) How do you treat Sever’s disease?
(13:06) Do you need to reduce the physical activity of your child?
(16:05) Can Sever’s disease cause problems if left untreated?
(18:44) Further thoughts on Sever’s disease
(21:23) Pain relief solutions