• 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 Linden Park

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

Achilles Tendonitis Linden Park

  • Achilles tightness, mostly in the morning after, and especially after an active day exercising or hiking 
  • Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports like dance and football 

The Achilles Tendon commonly suffers from three types of injuries: 

  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)

Achilles Tendinitis is the most frequent Achilles Injury we see at SA Running Injury Clinic. This condition involves inflammation, tendon thickening, and swelling. Without early intervention, Achilles Tendinitis worsens over time, making prompt treatment crucial. 

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

SA Running Injury Clinic treats many athletes with Achilles Tendon injuries lasting over six months. At this advanced pathology stage, the tendon has undergone substantial changes, rendering the condition more challenging to manage. 

Achilles Tendinopathy, also known as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that lacks inflammation. Individuals with this condition experience micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring of the tendon. Although there is usually no warmth or redness at this stage, the area remains tender. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we frequently treat Achilles injuries, with patients coming from all nearby suburbs, including {suburb}. 

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

We occasionally see a more difficult injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. It refers to an inflammation within the lubricating fluid-like sac that lies between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It is highly likely that there is the presence of a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel. This bony prominence is known as a Haglund's deformity. 

At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 Part Program to reduce your Achilles Pain: 

  • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
  • Rectify poor foot biomechanics and gait issues with custom orthotics 
  • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Achilles injury specific strapping 
  • Gait retraining and improvement of running technique 
  • Modify your running/Training program 

We service patients across North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding locations.

Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

To schedule an appointment near Linden Park, contact SA Running Injury Clinic online or via phone. Remember, we operate two clinics. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700