Your son/daughter suffers from Sever’s disease, an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. The typical treatment for Sever’s disease is to place a heel cup in your child’s heel. This accomplishes two things. It helps restrict excessive motion of the heel, which is what causes the pain associated with Sever’s disease. Additionally, a good heel cup will provide shock absorption to dissipate some of the forces felt through the heel.
Where can you find a heel cup for a child with Sever’s disease? Most heel cups are designed with an adult in mind. There are a few that are designed for children. One company I have found that does make children’s heel cups is KidZerts. These heat molded heel cups are perfect for Sever’s disease providing protection from excessive forces as well as controlling motion.