The Injury Hub
Haglund’s Deformity: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of Haglund’s Deformity.
The Injury Hub: Haglund’s Deformity
What is Haglund’s Deformity?
Haglund’s Deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. The soft tissue near the Achilles tendon becomes irritated when the bony enlargement rubs against shoes. This often leads to Bursitis, which is defined as inflammation of the fluid filled sac that lies between the tendon and bone.
It is also known as ‘pump bump’. The bony enlargement coupled with hard shoes puts a lot of pressure on the back of the heel causing pain and inflammation.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common Haglund’s injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of Haglund's
Haglund’s Deformity can occur in one or both feet. It is a very painful condition with the following symptoms:
A noticeable bump on the back of the heel
Pain in the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel
Swelling in the back of the heel
Redness near the inflamed tissue
Haglund's Treatment
Haglund’s Deformity can be difficult to diagnose. Our Charted Physiotherapists will carry out a detailed assessment and may refer you to your GP for an X-ray to help determine the presence of the prominent heel bone or disease. Non-surgical treatment of Haglund’s Deformity can resolve the pain and inflammation. However, they will not shrink the bony protrusion.
Our highly skilled Physiotherapists will prescribe:
Stretching exercises
Heel lifts for patients with short calf muscles.
Heel pads to cushion the heel.
Orthotic devices to help control the motion of the foot
Our Expertise
Our Physiotherapists have a great deal of specific clinical experience for the treatment of ankle sprains.
We will provide expert treatment for your ankle pain as well as offering exercises to treat and strengthen your ankle to give you a long term solution to manage any weakness in the ankle and lower limbs.
All of our Chartered Physiotherapists are fully qualified and hold insurance policies so you know that you’re in safe hands.
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Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
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