• 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 Bowden

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Bowden, Achilles Tendon Issues rank among the top three injuries we encounter. 

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

Achilles Tendonitis Bowden

  • Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking 
  • A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as 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)

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. 

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

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 referred to as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced form of chronic Achilles Tendinitis not marked by inflammation. Those with this condition have tendons with micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring. There is generally no warmth or redness at this stage, but the area is still painful when touched. SA Running Injury Clinic frequently handles Achilles injuries, serving patients from various nearby suburbs, including Bowden. 

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

We sometimes deal with a more complicated injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This condition refers to inflammation within the fluid-filled sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It often involves a bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, identified as a Haglund's deformity. 

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

  • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
  • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
  • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
  • Gait retraining and improvement of running technique 
  • Adjust your running and training program 

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.

Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

You can book an appointment near Bowden 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