Sever's Disease: Best Shoes To Relieve Your Child's Heel Pain Symptoms

👟 Wearing the right type of shoe won't cure your child's Sever's disease, but it can go a long way towards relieving the heel pain that is usually associated with this condition.In this episode, sports physio Alison Gould explains the general characteristics to look for in a shoe.She also shares some tips on:➡️ how to modify existing shoes➡️ what types of shoe to avoid➡️ how to manage situations where wearing uncomfortable shoes are unavoidable.👉 Examples of the types of footwear and heel wedge that might help for Sever's pain:✅ Outdoor sandals✅ Wedge sandals🦶🏼 If your child’s feet are already adult size, have a look at this article of ours. Our adult sandal recommendations there would also work for Sever’s.👟 Sneakers/trainers – neutral/overpronation: ✅ Kids’ sizes (8.5 mm heel-to-toe drop)✅ Men’s sizes (10 mm heel-to-toe drop)✅ Women’s sizes (10 mm heel-to-toe drop)👟 Sneakers/trainers – neutral/supination:✅ Kids’ sizes (8.5 mm heel-to-toe drop)✅ Men’s sizes (8 mm heel-to-toe drop)✅ Women’s sizes (8 mm heel-to-toe drop)✅ Heel wedges (height adjustable)✅ Gel heel cups✅ For "barefoot" activities like gymnastics (use on both feet)👉 Some links here are to places where you can buy something relevant. If you do, we might get a small commission at no extra cost to you.🌟 Need help with a Severs injury or any other Achilles-related problem? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan.📚 Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:17 What to look for in shoes00:05:20 Foot posture considerations00:05:49 Shoes to avoid (for a while)00:09:16 What if there's no choice?00:11:23 Summary00:12:38 How we can helpOther episodes in our Sever's Series:➡️ ⁠What is Sever's and What Causes It?⁠➡️ ⁠Best Treatments for Sever's Disease➡️ ⁠Best Shoe Inserts for Sever's Disease⁠➡️ ⁠Stretches for Sever's Disease - Dos & Don'ts