• 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 Collinswood

SA Running Injury Clinic, near Collinswood, frequently encounters Achilles Tendon Injuries among our top three common injuries. 

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience: 

Achilles Tendonitis Collinswood

  • Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking 
  • Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities like dance and football 

The Achilles Tendon commonly suffers from three types of injuries: 

  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)

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. 

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 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

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. 

Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen your Achilles Pain: 

  • Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
  • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
  • Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes 
  • 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.

Address your Achilles Tendon Injury 

You can book an appointment near Collinswood 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