Solemaids helps children with heel pain stay active Based on clinical real-world-data from 2021 and 2022 Since 2017 we have collected data on children who receive Solemaids Severs insoles. In 2021 and 2022 nineteen certified Solemaids clinics in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the USA collected data on a total of 723 children. This page summarises […]
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Review of Solemaids Severs insoles Orthopaedic surgeon and heel pain specialist Matthew Solan is our first partner in the UK. In an article for the London Foot and Ankle Centre, he calls our Solemaids Severs insoles a “New Hope” for children suffering from Sever’s disease. He mentions that before Solemaids the only treatment was “to
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Sever’s Disease: A common and treatable overuse injury Sever’s disease is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and teenagers (1). It is named after James Warren Sever, an American doctor who first described the condition back in 1912. The condition refers to an inflammation of the growth plate in the
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How do you know if you child has Severs disease? The most common symptoms are pain and tenderness in one or both heels. This pain usually occurs at the back of the heel but can also extend to the sides and bottom of the heel. The child may limp or tiptoe to avoid putting pressure on the
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Effect of orthotics for children with heel pain We have spent the last 10 years studying what can cause heel pain in children and teens. We know that children are rarely affected by plantar fasciitis, heel spur, or heel pad bruises. The most common cause of heel pain in children´s feet is Severs disease, calcaneal
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In 2017 physiotherapist Per Øllgaard systematically collected data on the condition of children showing symptoms of Severs disease. Results– The children were affected with heel pain and inactivity for more than 10 months on average– Nearly 80% of the children dropped out of sport fully or partially– More than 90% of children had no effect
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During the winter season, children often do indoor sports in sports halls. To prevent injuries during indoor sports, there are a few issues that parents and coaches should look out for. Intensity increases the risk of overload Most children doing sports, whether indoor or outdoor, go through transition periods, when the level of training is
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Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have been gathering data on children in schools and kindergartens in Svendborg Municipality since 2008 [1]. One of the objectives of this study is to explore whether longer school days have a positive effect on children’s health. Specifically, whether children experience pain in muscles and joints as a
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Is your child’s heel pain caused by Sever’s disease? You can do a few simple exercises at home to test your child for Sever’s disease. Sever’s disease is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and teenagers. The condition refers to an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel, which