Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Ovingham

SA Running Injury Clinic, near Ovingham, frequently encounters Achilles Tendon Injuries among our top three common injuries.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience:

Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking

Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities like 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)

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.

The condition often shows up as stiffness at the back of the foot, especially upon waking. While exercise can alleviate the stiffness when the body is warm, it usually returns after cooling down. Early on, inflammation-controlling cells are present at the site, making treatment straightforward with quick recovery. If ignored for over 6 months, it can progress to Achilles Tendinosis (see below), which may take 6-12 months to heal.

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: