Growth spurts

[MsDinosaur]

My DD had Sever's in spring 2012 after turning 12 that February. In fall of 2012, she grew about 3-4 inches and the Sever's seemed to be gone. I'm hoping that she'll still grow a few more inches, but realistically she may be about finished.

 

[coach james]

My dd at 12 years old was about 5'0 and 100lbs now at 14 (almost 15), she's about 5'9 and 140#... I think she's about done.

 

[Sweet Lou]

My older DD almost 15 is 5'8" still under 100 lb. Dr. told her she was done growing at last visit but we'll see. Mom's 6'3" so she may have a few inches to go. younger DD is 4'8" almost 9 yo. We think she's going to be over 6' when it's all said and done.

 

[CoogansBluff]

My dd at 12 years old was about 5'0 and 100lbs now at 14 (almost 15), she's about 5'9 and 140#... I think she's about done.

I'd like to see her power numbers from ages 10-14. She must've stated smacking some balls that you didn't see coming at age 11.

 

[guero_gordo]

DD grew 5" while she was 11, then another 4 from 12-14. Probably another 2-3 to go. Power has not suffered, speed is highly variable.

 

[Mylil32]

Mine grew 3" from 11 - 12 years old. She's 14 and hasn't grown another inch since then. She's on the smaller side, 5'3", 114.

 

[coach james]

My dd at 12 years old was about 5'0 and 100lbs now at 14 (almost 15), she's about 5'9 and 140#... I think she's about done.

I'd like to see her power numbers from ages 10-14. She must've stated smacking some balls that you didn't see coming at age 11.

She's got a .575 BA so far this summer with a slugging % right at .600 (tons of doubles and a hand full of triples)...mostly line drives right down 3rd base line. Massive power this year and has hit several 250' bombs that ALL went foul down the left side ;( she has never cleared the fence in fair territory... not yet anyway!

 

[quandofloo]

For all the DDs that have suffered with Sever's, what do you do to help alleviate the pain? My DD has been complaining of heel pain off and on for a few weeks and it sounds like she is fighting Sever's. Is it just an advil\tylenol and rest situation or is there something I can do to help?

 

[James Smith]

Doctor said DD would not cause future damage by playing and that she can play if she can tolerate the pain.

She goes to physical therapy once a week, does some exercises during the week and wears an ankle brace.

Bring your DD to her doctor and see what they say.

DD was in a walking boot for 6 months and the pain came right back so rest does not help. Doctor said it will go away when she stops growing.

Edit:

For DD it always hurts, sometimes more than others for no reason that I can figure out. Sometimes she seems to be dragging her left leg behind her, other times she runs like the wind.

 

[MsDinosaur]

For all the DDs that have suffered with Sever's, what do you do to help alleviate the pain? My DD has been complaining of heel pain off and on for a few weeks and it sounds like she is fighting Sever's. Is it just an advil\tylenol and rest situation or is there something I can do to help?

My DD went to physical therapy for several weeks (6?). I took away her Nike cleats that didn't seem to have anything in the way of shock absorption and replaced them with Asics gel cleats. She also wore ankle supports for a while and we started putting ice packs on her heels and ankles.