• 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 Fitzroy

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Fitzroy, Achilles Tendon Issues rank among the top three injuries we encounter. 

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

Achilles Tendonitis Fitzroy

  • Achilles tightness, mostly in the morning after, and especially after an active day exercising or hiking 
  • Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities like dance and football 

The Achilles Tendon is usually subjected to three common 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. 

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

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 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,Achilles Tendon Injury Fitzroy 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: 

  • Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
  • Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics 
  • Regimens of ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Achilles injury specific strapping 
  • Gait retraining and running technique enhancement 
  • Modify your running/Training program 

We provide care for patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding areas.

Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic near Fitzroy online or by phone. We have two clinic locations. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700