• SA Running Injury Clinic (North)

    62 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 5006
    Phone: 8239 1022

    SA Running Injury Clinic (South)

    233 Fullarton Road Eastwood 5063
    Phone: 8357 0700

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Fitzroy

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Fitzroy, Achilles Tendon Issues rank among the top three injuries we encounter. 

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes coming to us with Achilles injuries report experiencing: 

Achilles Tendonitis Fitzroy

  • Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking 
  • Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports like dance and football 

There are three prevalent injuries that generally impact the Achilles Tendon: 

  1. Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation) 
  2. Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration) 
  3. Retrocalneal Bursitis 

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment (Achilles Tendonitis Treatment) 

Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendonitis)

At SA Running Injury Clinic, the most commonly seen Achilles Injury is Achilles Tendinitis, characterised by inflammation, thickening, and swelling of the tendon. As this condition tends to worsen over time, early treatment is essential. 

Morning stiffness at the back of the foot is a typical symptom, which improves with exercise as the body warms up but returns when it cools down. In the initial stages, the site is attended by cells trying to manage the inflammation, allowing for easier treatment and rapid recovery. If left untreated for more than 6 months, it can develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), potentially taking 6-12 months to recover. 

Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy

We frequently encounter athletes at SA Running Injury Clinic who have been dealing with an Achilles Tendon injury for more than half a year. At this later stage, significant changes in tendon composition occur, complicating the treatment process. 

Achilles Tendinopathy or Achilles Tendinosis is an evolved stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that is not characterised by inflammation. People that have this condition have a tendon that has micro tear breakdown,Achilles Tendon Injury Fitzroy thickening and scarring. Typically at this stage there is no warmth or redness but the site is still painful to the touch. We treat Achilles injuries regularly at SA Running Injury Clinic and our patients come from all surrounding suburbs including {suburb}. 

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

We sometimes deal with a more complicated injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This condition refers to inflammation within the fluid-filled sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It often involves a bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, identified as a Haglund's deformity. 

SA Running Injury Clinic offers a 7 Part Program designed to alleviate your Achilles Pain: 

  • Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
  • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
  • Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Specialised strapping for Achilles injuries 
  • Improve running technique and retrain gait 
  • Alter your running and training regimen 

We provide care for patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding areas.

Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

You can book an appointment near Fitzroy at SA Running Injury Clinic online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700