Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Goodwood

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Goodwood, Achilles Tendon Injuries are in our top three most prevalent injuries we see.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing:

Achilles tightness, mostly in the morning after, and especially after an active day exercising or hiking

Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part in sports such as dance and football

The Achilles Tendon is usually subjected to three common injuries:

Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
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, 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

At times, we encounter a more challenging injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This involves inflammation in the lubricating fluid-filled sac located between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Often, a bony bump appears on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, known as a Haglund's deformity.

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