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
Achilles injury patients often mention they feel:
- Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking
- A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as dance and football
The Achilles Tendon is usually subjected to three common injuries:
- Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
- Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
- 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
At SA Running Injury Clinic, we see athletes presenting with an Achilles Tendon injury which has dogged them for over half a year. At this progressed stage of pathology, the tendon make up has changed significantly, and the condition will be more difficult to treat.
Achilles Tendinopathy, also known as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that lacks inflammation. Individuals with this condition experience micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring of the tendon. Although there is usually no warmth or redness at this stage, the area remains tender. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we frequently treat Achilles injuries, with patients coming from all nearby 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.
Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen your Achilles Pain:
- Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
- Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Change your running and training schedule
Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury
Appointments near Medindie can be booked at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700