Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Brompton
At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Brompton, Achilles Tendon Injuries are in our top three most prevalent injuries we see.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Athletes coming to us with Achilles injuries report experiencing:
- Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking
- Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports like dance and football
The Achilles Tendon commonly suffers from three types of injuries:
- Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
- Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
- 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.
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
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.
At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 Part Program to reduce your Achilles Pain:
- Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
- Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Regimens of ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Achilles injury specific strapping
- Retrain gait and enhance running technique
- Adjust your running and training program
Address your Achilles Tendon Injury
Appointments near Brompton can be booked at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700