• 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 Glenside

    SA Running Injury Clinic, near Glenside, commonly treats Achilles Tendon Injuries, one of the top three injuries we encounter. 

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Glenside

    • 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 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)

    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. 

    Stiffness at the back of the foot, particularly in the morning, is a common sign. The stiffness generally improves with exercise while the body is warm but returns once the body cools. In the early stages, cells work to control inflammation, making the condition easier to treat with a quicker recovery. If untreated for more than 6 months, it could develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), requiring 6-12 months for recovery. 

    Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy

    SA Running Injury Clinic treats many athletes with Achilles Tendon injuries lasting over six months. At this advanced pathology stage, the tendon has undergone substantial changes, rendering the condition more challenging to manage. 

    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 Glenside. 

    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. 

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, we provide a 7 Part Program to help decrease your Achilles Pain: 

    • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique 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 
    • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
    • Gait retraining and improvement of running technique 
    • Adjust your running and training program 

     

    Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    You can book an appointment near Glenside 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