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What is Haglund syndrome? Podiatrists warn athletes

Summary by El Independiente
The Lustre Colegio Oficial de Podología de la Comunidad Valenciana (ICOPCV) points out that a factor that can cause pain in the heel is Haglund syndrome. This is due to abnormal growth of a bone (exostosis) in the back of the heel, in the Achilles tendon area. It arises as a result of a trapping of the tendon and the bursa, which causes pain and restrictions in the dorsal flexion. This disease is also known as Achilles insertion tendon disease. …
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The Lustre Colegio Oficial de Podología de la Comunidad Valenciana (ICOPCV) points out that a factor that can cause pain in the heel is Haglund syndrome. This is due to abnormal growth of a bone (exostosis) in the back of the heel, in the Achilles tendon area. It arises as a result of a trapping of the tendon and the bursa, which causes pain and restrictions in the dorsal flexion. This disease is also known as Achilles insertion tendon disease. …

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El Independiente broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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