Haglund's Deformity. Again.

[Neverdull44]

I pull it off just fine when I get off the ice.  Sometimes, a little of the glue will stay on and I can get that off with a scrubbie pad.  I think it comes off easy because of skin oils & perspiration.  It's  no where near as bad as EKG glue/tape.

Skated Saturday, no pain.

[slcbelle]

I used duct tape on my heel this morning.  No change in terms of pain.   

[Neverdull44]

THe duct tape is great to protect the skin from rubbing.  Did you try the archilles gel pads?

[Query]

Just curious - why duct tape rather than athletic ("coach") tape?

Athletic tape doesn't stick as much, so can't do much damage. (You might need to take it in a complete loop around the foot, so it will stick to itself to stay in place.)

[sarahspins]

Just curious - why duct tape rather than athletic ("coach") tape?

It has everything to do with the "texture" of the tape - duct tape is smooth on the outside, so it reduces friction.  Athletic tape doesn't do this, and neither do some other traditionally suggested materials like moleskin.

[Neverdull44]

Not only for friction, but the athletic tape "bursts" on me, especially if I try to wrap it all the way around.  I must "flex" my foot muscles when I skate.  And, it's not as wide as duct tape.  Once it comes undone, then it seems to "move around" my skate. Even if it's a little bit of a roll up, it creates alot of issues.

Mainly, I started duct tape from my dad's hiking cure.  It works, but I need my gel pad for this injury.

[Query]

Athletic tape comes in many widths. But if duct tape works best for, then it does. Glad you found something that works.

[Neverdull44]

I have moist (i.e. sweaty, toasty) feet after I skate. It comes off, not a problem, after 1 hour of skating.  I normally skate 3 times a week, but took it easier this week (only twice). 

[Neverdull44]

Went back to podiatrist after 2 weeks.   The bump is down, but . . . I have swelling under my ankle bone.  I thought it was from the cortisone shot.  But, he showed it to me on the other foot too.  Said, that if he did an MRI, we'd probably see tendon tears.  For right now, the gel pad and cortisone shot are working. He said to expect it to last 3 month and then we'll see.  Right now, all is well.   

[slcbelle]

Said, that if he did an MRI, we'd probably see tendon tears.

Ugh!  How would you have torn your tendon?  What's the long term solution?  Is boot fit a culprit?

[sarahspins]

I had similar swelling and pain last summer under my ankle bone and I was ultimately diagnosed with a bone bruise on my talus just under the lateral malleolus, with some effusion in the joint, no other soft tissue damage was seen on the MRI.  It has remained somewhat of a chronic source of pain, I took time off and it didn't help, but it's also nowhere near as bad now as it was last year.   Boot fit (or lack of lateral support) may have contributed some to the original development of the problem, as it got a lot better when I changed boots last fall, but didn't completely go away.

[Neverdull44]

Below is a picture of my Haglunds and swollen under ankle bump (the white bump is my ankle bone, that swollen mass under it is what the doctor thinks is a tendon injury).

I am not in pain with the ankle bump, so I am not going to worry about it.  "Skate on" in this instance.  Ice & yoga.
As for the Haglunds, the pad and shot are doing a great job.  It's gone down alot in size.

In 2 weeks, I will be camping in Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier.  I can't wait!!!!  I will wear my good hiking boots, so as to give alot of support.

[slcbelle]

Hi all!  Just checking in to report that my new custom Harlick's have arrived and I've skated on them twice and am breaking them in gently as they recommend.

Here they are fresh out of the box...



And mounted with MK Vision blades (presented to you by Tater dog)



The other thing is that I was struggling with my athletic shoes and my Haglund's bump when rowing, walking, and other cross training.  I've been in Merrell and Teva trail shoes and my heel slipped and rubbed a lot.  I just bought a pair of New Balance 574 and they ROCK!  I've never had such a perfect pair of training shoes!  The last is made for narrow heels and wider forefeet.  If that describes you, try on a pair.  The back of the heel comes up nice and high and hugs my achilles tendon and the heel cup is good and round so there's no rubbing at all.  Joy!

[techskater]

Besides NB, Asics and Brooks are also built like a Harlick boot.

[ChristyRN]

I love New Balance and haven't worn any other sneaker in over 10 years.

[Neverdull44]

My three.  I love New Balance.

My Haglund's is doing ok.  It's still there, but not bothering me thanks to those Bunga Pads. (Oh, and a whole body steroid shot in the buttocks after a flying insect stung me and I had an allergic reaction).

[Query]

Cute puppy.

Brand new puppy toys. Chew, puppy, chew. Hide, puppy, hide. 

[slcbelle]

Cute puppy.

Brand new puppy toys. Chew, puppy, chew. Hide, puppy, hide. 

Tater is a puppy.  Nine months old.  All things, including skates, are in puppy proof places! 

[slcbelle]

A quick update....

My Harlicks are AWESOME and I'm so comfortable.  I can bend, I have no pain, I am thrilled!

[sarahspins]

A quick update....

My Harlicks are AWESOME and I'm so comfortable.  I can bend, I have no pain, I am thrilled!

Yay!  That is really great to hear