• SA Running Injury Clinic (North)

    62 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 5006
    Phone: 08 8239 1022

    SA Running Injury Clinic (South)

    233 Fullarton Road Eastwood 5063
    Phone: 08 8357 0700

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Myrtle Bank

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience: 

Achilles Tendonitis Myrtle Bank

  • Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking 
  • A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as dance and football 

The Achilles Tendon is usually subjected to three common 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)

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. 

The condition often shows up as stiffness at the back of the foot, especially upon waking. While exercise can alleviate the stiffness when the body is warm, it usually returns after cooling down. Early on, inflammation-controlling cells are present at the site, making treatment straightforward with quick recovery. If ignored for over 6 months, it can progress to Achilles Tendinosis (see below), which may take 6-12 months to heal. 

Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy

At SA Running Injury Clinic, athletes often come to us with Achilles Tendon injuries that have persisted for over six months. By this advanced stage, the tendon structure has altered considerably, making the condition harder to address. 

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 Myrtle Bank 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

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis is a more complex injury we occasionally treat. It involves inflammation of the fluid-like sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Typically, this condition includes a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, called a Haglund's deformity. 

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

Our clinic welcomes patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and nearby suburbs.

Take control of your Achilles Tendon Injury 

You can book an appointment near Myrtle Bank 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