Insertional Achilles tendons require focused shockwave therapy and you need the treatment plan to last between 3 to 6 months it takes longer then studies which just say 3 to 4 months this is because as you can see from the x-ray the insertion of the Achilles can cause a small bone called Haglund’s formation

he was referred to Helen by an consultant and buying chance he went to the wrong clinic which had and gave him a course of radial shockwaves which actually did not in his particular case make any difference for his pain and he was still unable to run he then messaged Helen who had to then go through the long discussion process of explaining that radial shockwave is not a true shockwave the true shockwave is focused shockwaves which is evidenced-based for Haglund and insertional achilles tendinopathy

Helen gave him 6 sessions of focused shockwaves over a period of 5 months and for the 1st time he was able to start running pain free for 18 months.

HYROX is a global fitness race that combines endurance and functional strength in a standardised indoor competition. Participants complete 8 rounds of 1km running, each followed by a functional workout, including sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmer’s carry, sandbag lunges, and wall balls. The event is designed for athletes of all levels, offering different divisions such as Open, Pro, Doubles, and Relay. With its unique mix of running and strength-based exercises, HYROX challenges both cardiovascular endurance and muscular power, making it a test of overall fitness.

As an individual Ross finished 5th in his age group in the Pro Mens division, setting a new pb of 1hr17 and the following day came 4th in the Mixed Doubles division in 1hr04.

None of this would have been possible without the specialist treat for insertional tendinopathy from Helen How.