Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Achilles tendonitis in marathon runners develops when cumulative training load exceeds the tendon’s capacity to recover — a mismatch that’s especially common during the 16-to-20-week buildup periods typical of NYC Marathon preparation. Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is the most prevalent form in runners, caused by repeated tensile loading of the tendon body during push-off. Contributing factors include rapid mileage increases, insufficient recovery between hard workouts, inadequate footwear, and biomechanical imbalances like overpronation or calf weakness. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC running injury specialists assess all of these variables — not just the symptomatic tendon — to build a treatment plan that addresses cause, not just consequence.
Our approach to marathon runner Achilles tendonitis is built around a non-negotiable principle: protect the tendon without abandoning the training block. We use a combination of load management strategies — substituting pool running, cycling, or anti-gravity treadmill work to maintain cardiovascular fitness — alongside eccentric calf strengthening, shockwave therapy for faster tissue repair, and custom race-day orthotics to reduce tendon strain during long runs. For runners within eight weeks of race day showing significant tendon degeneration on ultrasound, we offer PRP therapy to accelerate the biological healing response and give the tendon the best possible chance of holding together through race day and recovery. We coordinate with running coaches and physical therapists when needed to ensure your full team is aligned.
Healthy Feet Podiatry has become a go-to resource for the NYC running community precisely because we understand what’s at stake when a race you’ve trained months for is on the line. Our Manhattan locations are conveniently accessible from the major running corridors — Central Park, the East River path, and Riverside Park — and we offer early morning and evening appointments to work around training schedules. We don’t tell runners to stop running unless it’s truly necessary. We build smart, science-backed plans that get your Achilles healthy while respecting your race goals. If the NYC Marathon is on your calendar and Achilles pain is on your radar, contact Healthy Feet Podiatry now — the sooner we start, the better your odds on race day.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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