Sever’s Disease is an inflammation of the growth plate that effects children between the ages of 10-15. There are many treatments for Severs disease which range from rest, orthotics and heel cups to changes in shoes. It is very common for children who play basketball to suffer from Sever’s disease. All the running and jumping causes repeated trauma to the growth plate in the heel. The key to treating Sever’s disease is to reduce the stress and strain on the heel. Another property in a basketball shoe that helps with Sever’s disease is a deep heel cup which will help reduce friction and stress on the growth plate in the Calcaneus. Below I have given an example of some basketball shoes which are effective for Sever’s disease:
New Balance KB82 Y Basketball Sneaker-New Balance sneakers are one of the best sneakers around for dealing with heal pain. This shoe features an injection molded EVA midsole to help take pressure off the heel region.
Reebok Clean Shot Shoe– for a non New Balance Basketball shoe for treating Sever’s disease the Reebok Clean Shot is probably the way to go. This shoe has a great deal of padding in the heel as well as a deep heel cup as well.
Adidas Kids Marquee Boost– This shoe stands out for the child with Severs disease. What you want to do is look at the heel and all that padding. Remember we are trying to reduce stress and pressure on the heel. What better way to do it than place as much padding on the heel as possible. If you are looking for a basketball shoe with Severs disease this a shoe I highly recommend.