• 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 Royston Park

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Royston 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 Royston Park

  • Achilles tightness, mostly in the morning after, and especially after an active day exercising or hiking 
  • Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities like dance and football 

Three common injuries typically affect 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, Achilles Tendinitis is the most common presenting Achilles Injury. In Achilles Tendonitis, the achilles becomes inflamed. This is combined with the tendon thickening and swelling. Achilles Tendonitis progresses and gets worse over time, that's why it's important to treat it as soon as it presents itself. 

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

At SA Running Injury Clinic, we see athletes presenting with an Achilles Tendon injury which has dogged them for over half a year. At this progressed stage of pathology, the tendon make up has changed significantly, and the condition will be more difficult to treat. 

Achilles Tendinopathy or Achilles Tendinosis represents a progressed stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis without inflammation. This condition involves micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring of the tendon. While warmth and redness are typically absent, the site remains sensitive to touch. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we regularly address Achilles injuries, attracting patients from 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. 

Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen your Achilles Pain: 

  • Provide guidance on sneaker models that fit your specific foot type
  • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
  • Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Achilles injury specific strapping 
  • Gait retraining and running technique enhancement 
  • Change your running and training schedule 

At our clinics in North Adelaide and Eastwood we provide care for patients from 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 

To schedule an appointment near Royston 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