• 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 TENDINITIS TREATMENT ADELAIDE

    Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis in Eastwood & North Adelaide

    Achilles Tendinitis

    Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

    Achilles Tendinosis

    DEFINITION

    Inflammation or degeneration caused by excessive stretching/ overuse of the Achilles tendon.

    Achilles Tendinitis Adelaide

    ANATOMY

    The Achilles tendon is an extension of the calf muscles that attaches into the back of the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the body.

    SYMPTOMS

    1. Stiff ache when getting out of bed
    2. Stiff ache warming up and cooling down after exercise
    3. Ache at end of the day
    4. Swollen/ thickened lump in the Achilles

    CAUSES

    1. Poor foot function; flattening of arch
    2. Poor/ soft footwear
    3. Tight calf muscle
    4. Increase in sporting activity with poor training methods/ techniques

    TREATMENT

    1. Achilles stretching, strengthening and icing
    2. Radial Shockwave Therapy
    3. Address biomechanics (shoes/ orthotics)
    4. Modify training

    SA Running Injury Clinic proudly offer care for Achilles Tendinitis to Adelaide residents and including Glenside, Toorak Gardens, Norwood, Parkside, Prospect and Walkerville.

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700

    Our Service Area

    Achilles Tendinitis Eastwood