• 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 Mile End

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Mile End, Achilles Tendon Issues rank among the top three injuries we encounter. 

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Mile End

    • Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking 
    • Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part 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)

    Achilles Tendinitis is the most frequent Achilles Injury we see at SA Running Injury Clinic. This condition involves inflammation, tendon thickening, and swelling. Without early intervention, Achilles Tendinitis worsens over time, making prompt treatment crucial. 

    It often presents itself as stiffness at the back of the foot, especially when rising in the morning. Usually, this condition improves with exercise when the body is warm, but the stiffness returns after the body cools down again. During early stages of pathology, the site is attended by cells that try to control the inflammation. At this point, the condition is still easy to treat and has a fast recovery time. If left for over 6 months, it may develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below) which may take 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 represents a progressed stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis without inflammation. This condition involves micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring of the tendon. While warmth and redness are typically absent, the site remains sensitive to touch. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we regularly address Achilles injuries, attracting patients from 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 provide a 7 Part Program to help decrease your Achilles Pain: 

    • Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
    • Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics 
    • Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines 
    • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
    • Strapping techniques specific to Achilles injuries 
    • 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.

    Address your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    You can book an appointment near Mile End 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