Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Burnside
SA Running Injury Clinic, near Burnside, frequently encounters Achilles Tendon Injuries among our top three common injuries.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience:
- Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day 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:
- Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
- Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
- 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
We frequently encounter athletes at SA Running Injury Clinic who have been dealing with an Achilles Tendon injury for more than half a year. At this later stage, significant changes in tendon composition occur, complicating the treatment process.
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
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis is a more complex injury we occasionally treat. It involves inflammation of the fluid-like sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Typically, this condition includes a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, called a Haglund's deformity.
SA Running Injury Clinic offers a 7 Part Program designed to alleviate your Achilles Pain:
- Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
- Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Alter your running and training regimen
Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury
Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic near Burnside online or by phone. We have two clinic locations.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700