Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Collinswood
At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Collinswood, Achilles Tendon Issues rank among the top three injuries we encounter.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing:
- Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking
- Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part 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)
At SA Running Injury Clinic, Achilles Tendinitis is the most common presenting Achilles Injury. In Achilles Tendonitis, the achilles becomes inflamed. This is combined with the tendon thickening and swelling. Achilles Tendonitis progresses and gets worse over time, that's why it's important to treat it as soon as it presents itself.
It often presents itself as stiffness at the back of the foot, especially when rising in the morning. Usually, this condition improves with exercise when the body is warm, but the stiffness returns after the body cools down again. During early stages of pathology, the site is attended by cells that try to control the inflammation. At this point, the condition is still easy to treat and has a fast recovery time. If left for over 6 months, it may develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below) which may take 6-12 months to recover.
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 or Achilles Tendinosis is an evolved stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that is not characterised by inflammation. People that have this condition have a tendon that has micro tear breakdown,
thickening and scarring. Typically at this stage there is no warmth or redness but the site is still painful to the touch. We treat Achilles injuries regularly at SA Running Injury Clinic and our patients come from all surrounding suburbs including {suburb}.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
We occasionally see a more difficult injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. It refers to an inflammation within the lubricating fluid-like sac that lies between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It is highly likely that there is the presence of a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel. This bony prominence is known as a Haglund's deformity.
SA Running Injury Clinic offers a 7 Part Program designed to alleviate your Achilles Pain:
- Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
- Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Strapping techniques specific to Achilles injuries
- Gait retraining and improvement of running technique
- Modify your running/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
Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic near Collinswood 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