Pro Foot and Ankle Center doctors & Calcaneal Apophysitis specialists provide top quality foot care including Calcaneal Apophysitis, pain in adults, radiology, exercises and other podiatry services, diagnosis & treatments to patients in Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Sun Valley, Marina Del Ray, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Wilmington, Lomita, Torrance, Carson and Redondo Beach & Harbor City, California. Our local clinics not only provide the best foot care services & symptoms diagnosis they also offer specialized podiatry treatment options. We accept most major private insurance plans as well as Medicare, Medical card and PPO!
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What is Calcaneal Apophysitis?
Calcaneal apophysitis is inflammation of heel’s growth plate. Usually it affects children between the ages of 8 and 14 and this is because the heel bone does not fully develop until age of 14. Inflammation can develop when there is too much stress on the growth plate.
Calcaneal apophysitis is number one common cause of heel pain in children often can occur in one or both feet. Heel pain in children is different from the most common type of heel pain experienced by adults. In adults heel pain usually subsides after walking but pediatric heel pain usually doesn’t improve in this manner. In fact, walking typically makes the pain worse.
Causes of Calcaneal apophysitis
Overuse and stress on the heel bone through participation in sports and other activities are a major cause of calcaneal apophysitis in children and adults. The heel’s growth plate is sensitive to repeated pounding on hard surfaces and running results in muscle strain and inflamed tissue. Children and adolescents involved in soccer, track or basketball are especially vulnerable. Other potential causes of calcaneal apophysitis may include obesity, a tight Achilles tendon and biomechanical problems, like flatfoot or a high-arched feet.
Symptoms
Symptoms of calcaneal apophysitis may include:
- Back pain or pain in the bottom of the heel
- Limping
- Walking on toes
- Having difficulty running, jumping or participating in some activities or sports
- Feeling pain when the sides of your heel are squeezed
- Tiredness
