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Sever's disease is named after James Warren Sever, the American doctor who first described the condition in 1912. It is also known as calcaneal apophysitis.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, Sever's disease is the most common cause of heel pain in children aged 5 to 11.
This article addresses the causes and symptoms of Sever's disease and outlines the treatment options available.
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