Keeping Your Child's Feet Healthy

OVERUSE SYNDROMES

Because the heel’s growth plate is sensitive to repeated running and pounding on hard surfaces, pediatric heel pain often reflects overuse. Children and adolescents involved in soccer, track, or basketball are especially vulnerable. One common overuse syndrome is Achilles tendonitis. This inflammation of the tendon usually occurs in children over the age of 14. Another overuse syndrome is plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot fromthe heel to the toes.

If your child is experiencing any of these problems, please call Dr. Vail's office immediately for an appointment. Do not let these problems go unchecked!

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