• 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 Broadview

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Broadview, 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 Broadview

  • Achilles tightness, mostly in the morning after, and especially after an active day exercising or hiking 
  • Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part in sports such as dance and football 

There are three prevalent injuries that generally impact 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)

SA Running Injury Clinic often deals with Achilles Tendinitis as the primary Achilles Injury. This injury involves inflamed, thickened, and swollen tendons. Achilles Tendinitis tends to progress if left untreated, highlighting the need for early intervention. 

Stiffness at the back of the foot, particularly in the morning, is a common sign. The stiffness generally improves with exercise while the body is warm but returns once the body cools. In the early stages, cells work to control inflammation, making the condition easier to treat with a quicker recovery. If untreated for more than 6 months, it could develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), requiring 6-12 months for recovery. 

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, 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

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. 

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

  • Provide guidance on sneaker models that fit your specific foot type
  • Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics 
  • Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
  • Retrain gait and enhance running technique 
  • Adjust your running and training program 

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.

Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

You can book an appointment near Broadview 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