• 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 Heathpool

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

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Heathpool

    • Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking 
    • A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as 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)

    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. 

    Morning stiffness at the back of the foot is a typical symptom, which improves with exercise as the body warms up but returns when it cools down. In the initial stages, the site is attended by cells trying to manage the inflammation, allowing for easier treatment and rapid recovery. If left untreated for more than 6 months, it can develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), potentially taking 6-12 months to recover. 

    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 Heathpool 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

    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: 

    • Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
    • Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics 
    • Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes 
    • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
    • Specialised strapping for Achilles injuries 
    • Gait retraining and improvement of running technique 
    • Change your running and training schedule 

    At our clinics in North Adelaide and Eastwood we provide care for patients from 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 

    You can book an appointment near Heathpool 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