Sever’s Disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is a term used to describe pain in the heel at the base of the Achilles tendon. It usually occurs during or after a growth spurt in adolescence most commonly between the ages of 8-13 in girls and 10-15 for boys. Sever’s Disease is more prevalent in children who are physically active.
Those with Sever’s Disease commonly experience pain during or after sports that involve running and jumping, especially those that take place on hard surfaces.