Sever’s Disease In Children 

What is Sever’s Disease? Calcaneal apophysitis, more commonly known as Sever’s Disease, is not a true disease. Sever’s disease is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone, where the Achilles tendon attaches. It is the most common cause of heel pain in children and it can occur in one or both feet. […]

Thumb Sprains: Symptoms & Treatments

What Is A Thumb Sprain? A thumb sprain occurs when the ligaments that support the base of the thumb are stretched or torn. This usually happens when a strong force bends the thumb backward, away from the palm of the hand, or to the side. The most common way for this to occur is by […]

Toe Walking In Children

As children grow, they may exhibit patterns of movement that will self-correct as they develop. Toe walking may be one of these movement patterns, and most of the time it is nothing to worry about. However, if left unattended, toe walking can prevent a normal gait or signal a more serious condition. What Is Toe […]