• 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 Myrtle Bank

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

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Athletes coming to us with Achilles injuries report experiencing: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Myrtle Bank

    • Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking 
    • Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports like 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)

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, Achilles Tendinitis is the most common presenting Achilles Injury. In Achilles Tendonitis, the achilles becomes inflamed. This is combined with the tendon thickening and swelling. Achilles Tendonitis progresses and gets worse over time, that's why it's important to treat it as soon as it presents itself. 

    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

    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 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

    At times, we encounter a more challenging injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. This involves inflammation in the lubricating fluid-filled sac located between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Often, a bony bump appears on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, known as a Haglund's deformity. 

    At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 Part Program to reduce 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 
    • Strapping techniques specific to Achilles injuries 
    • Improve running technique and retrain gait 
    • Change your running and training schedule 

     

    Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic near Myrtle Bank online or by phone. We have two clinic locations. 

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    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700