Objectives The aim of this review was to identify the potential intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors (RFs), associated factors (AFs) and consequences of developing calcaneal apophysitis (CA). Design ...

Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...

Introduction Calcaneal apophysitis (CA) is common, but little is known about the underlying patho-mechanics. Growth related increases in Achilles tendon and plantar flexor stiffness are often cited as ...