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At Sydney CBD, we have a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower leg problems.
Calcaneal Apophysitis is a common cause of heel pain in children and adolescents. The condition usually occurs in children and adolescents, between the age of 8 – 14 years, who are active, often playing sports with high volumes of running and jumping.
Calcaneal Apophysitis is caused from repeated stress of the calf muscles pulling on the growth plate of the heel bone, which causes painful inflammation. Foot posture and poor biomechanics are often a contributing factor; children with flat feet over hyper-pronation are more likely to have calcaneal apophysitis.
Book in your initial consultation at a time that suits you. We’ll call you to confirm your appointment within 24 hours. Please bring short shorts or tights to the appointment if possible, as well as your old exercise shoes and old orthotics if you have any. Don’t buy new shoes before the appointment as we may guide you on your next pair choice.
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