What is Haglund syndrome? Podiatrists warn athletes

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. …