Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...

While injuries are unfortunately part of being an athlete, young athletes often encounter unique and age-specific injuries. The foot and ankle are common sources of these injuries. The most common ...

Heel pain is common in kids. Although it’s typically not serious, proper diagnosis and prompt treatment is recommended. If your child comes to you with complaints of heel pain, tenderness in the back ...

It’s fall, which means a lot of children spend many hours running around in cleats. Soccer, field hockey, football, —whatever your sport of choice — wearing those spiky shoes often leads to heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel when weight is placed on it. Achilles tendonitis causes tightening or burning pain in the tendon just over the heel. Bursitis leads to ...

Within recent times, I have seen quite a few children more than usual. With the awareness of parents being heightened, they are now quicker to respond to issues, than before. A number of children are ...

You see a 14-year-old boy who plays tennis and rugby. He has been asked to attend an elite rugby academy, which involves two extra training sessions per week on top of his school rugby and tennis ...