The news desk
Haglund's Deformity and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners
1 sources · 1 reports
Runner's World published an explainer on Haglund's deformity and insertional Achilles tendinopathy, heel conditions that have sidelined professional runners including Vanessa Fraser, Galen Rupp, and Karissa Schweizer. Physical therapists and surgeons described symptoms, diagnosis, and conservative care, including heel lifts, softer heel counters, and heavy slow calf raises on a flat surface. The report said about 85 to 95 percent of patients improve without surgery, though healing can take 6 to 18 months. This is the first report in the current running story, so no earlier or conflicting figures have been reported.
Story reports
Runner's World explains Haglund's deformity and insertional Achilles tendinopathy, heel conditions that sidelined pros including Vanessa Fraser, Galen Rupp, and Karissa Schweizer. Physical therapists and surgeons describe symptoms, diagnosis, and conservative care such as heel lifts, softer heel counters, and heavy slow calf raises on a flat surface. About 85 to 95 percent improve without surgery, though healing can take 6 to 18 months.
Runner's World