Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Medindie

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes coming to us with Achilles injuries report experiencing: 

• 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 

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)

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

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 sometimes deal with a more complicated injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This condition refers to inflammation within the fluid-filled sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It often involves a bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, identified 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
• Rectify poor foot biomechanics and gait issues with custom orthotics 
• Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes 
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
• Achilles injury specific strapping 
• Improve running technique and retrain gait 
• Adjust your running and training program 

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.

Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

To schedule an appointment near Medindie, contact SA Running Injury Clinic online or via phone. Remember, we operate two clinics. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700