TRAINING LADDER FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: FOR INFLAMMATION OF THE GROWTH ZONE OF THE HEEL BONE (APOPHYSITIS CALCANEI, MB SEVER)
STEP 3
The majority of young patients can manage with relief until the pain subsides, following which the sports activity can be slowly resumed. The following rehabilitation program will cover the needs for the vast majority of children with inflammation of the growth zone of the heel bone. Older teenagers involved in sports at a high level can advantageously use the rehabilitation program for adults.
Unlimited: Cycling. Swimming. Light jogging (few minutes) on a smooth surface.
(5 min)
Stand with the injured leg stretched backwards with the toes facing front. Slowly bend the knee so that the calf muscles become increasingly stretched. Hold the position for 20 seconds and relax for 20 seconds before repeating.
Stand with the injured leg outstretched with the ankle joint bent up against the wall. Press your abdomen against the wall so that the calf muscles become increasingly stretched. Hold the position for 20 seconds and relax for 20 seconds before repeating.
(10 min)
Sit on the floor. Tip the foot up and down with elastic under the forefoot so that the elastic becomes taut.
Sit on the floor. Tip the foot up and down with elastic on top of the forefoot so that the elastic becomes taut.
Sit on the floor. Tip the foot from side to side with elastic on the outer side of the foot, without moving the knee.
Sit on the floor. Tip the foot from side to side with elastic on the inner side of the foot, without moving the knee.
Stretching is carried out in the following way: stretch the muscle group for 3-5 seconds. Relax for 3-5 seconds. The muscle group should subsequently be stretched for 20 seconds. The muscle is allowed to be tender, but must not hurt. Relax for 20 seconds, after which the procedure can be repeated.
The time consumed for stretching, coordination and strength training can be altered depending on the training opportunities available and individual requirements.
