• 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 Parkside

    SA Running Injury Clinic, near Parkside, commonly treats Achilles Tendon Injuries, one of the top three injuries we encounter. 

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Parkside

    • 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 

    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)

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, the most commonly seen Achilles Injury is Achilles Tendinitis, characterised by inflammation, thickening, and swelling of the tendon. As this condition tends to worsen over time, early treatment is essential. 

    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, 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 Parkside. 

    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 provide a 7 Part Program to help decrease your Achilles Pain: 

    • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
    • Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern 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 
    • Change your running and training schedule 

     

    Take control of your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    Appointments near Parkside 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