Sever’s disease is a condition where the growth plate at the back of the heel bone becomes inflamed in growing children. Also known as Calcaneal Apophysitis, Sever’s is a temporary disorder that occurs in children, primarily when they are experiencing a growth spurt.
A Haglund deformity, is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. This condition can cause discomfort, irritation, and pain, especially when wearing certain types of footwear. In some circumstances, a Haglund deformity can significantly impact mobility and quality of life.
Achilles Pain Is A Common Reason People See A Physio Treatment for Achilles pain is one of the most common reasons people seek our assistance at Sydney Physio Clinic and the good news is that with most minor to moderate Achilles tendon complaints the pain will settle given time, responding well to physiotherapy treatment. The… Read More >
Achilles Tendinosis And Other Causes Of Achilles Pain There are a number of pathologies associated with Achilles tendon pain, one of which Achilles tendinosis. Tendinosis indicates degenerative change is present where as Achilles tendonitis indicates inflammation is present and Achilles tendinopathy considered the preferred term by many, indicates the possibility of inflammation, degeneration and/or tendon… Read More >
What Is Achilles Tendonitis? The Achilles tendon is a long thick tendon at the back of the ankle. The calf muscles feed into the Achilles tendon from around half way down the lower leg and it runs centrally down the back of the leg inserting onto the back of the heel bone. The function of… Read More >