The influence of fashion media over youngsters today encourages them to choose footwear of a certain style and name even though it may not be best for their favorite running or sports activity. Wearing improper footwear is another of the factors that increase the chance of developing this heel inflammation. In particular, very flat shoes are almost certainly going to worsen this problem. If children wear insoles and heel supports in their sporting shoes, this makes Sever's disease less likely.

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