• 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 Fullarton

At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Fullarton, Achilles Tendon Injuries are in our top three most prevalent injuries we see. 

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience: 

Achilles Tendonitis Fullarton

  • Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising 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: 

  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

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, also referred to as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced form of chronic Achilles Tendinitis not marked by inflammation. Those with this condition have tendons with micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring. There is generally no warmth or redness at this stage, but the area is still painful when touched. SA Running Injury Clinic frequently handles Achilles injuries, serving patients from various nearby suburbs, including Fullarton. 

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

At times, we encounter a more challenging injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This involves inflammation in the lubricating fluid-filled sac located between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Often, a bony bump appears on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, known as a Haglund's deformity. 

At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 Part Program to reduce 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 
  • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Specialised strapping for Achilles injuries 
  • Retrain gait and enhance running technique 
  • Change your running and training schedule 

We service patients across North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding locations.

Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

Appointments near Fullarton can be booked at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700