• 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 Norwood

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

Achilles Tendonitis Norwood

  • 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 

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)

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, also referred to as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced form of chronic Achilles Tendinitis not marked by inflammation. Those with this condition have tendons with micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring. There is generally no warmth or redness at this stage, but the area is still painful when touched. SA Running Injury Clinic frequently handles Achilles injuries, serving patients from various nearby suburbs, including Norwood. 

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. 

Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen 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 
  • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
  • Gait retraining and running technique enhancement 
  • Modify your running/Training program 

Our clinic welcomes patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and nearby suburbs.

Take control of your Achilles Tendon Injury 

Appointments near Norwood can be booked at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700