Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Evandale

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Evandale, 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:

Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking

Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part in sports such as 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)

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.

The condition often shows up as stiffness at the back of the foot, especially upon waking. While exercise can alleviate the stiffness when the body is warm, it usually returns after cooling down. Early on, inflammation-controlling cells are present at the site, making treatment straightforward with quick recovery. If ignored for over 6 months, it can progress to Achilles Tendinosis (see below), which may take 6-12 months to heal.

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:

Provide guidance on sneaker models that fit your specific foot type
Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics
Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Specialised strapping for Achilles injuries
Retrain gait and enhance running technique
Alter your running and training regimen