Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Prospect

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles injury patients often mention they feel:

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

Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports like dance and football

Three common injuries typically affect the Achilles Tendon:

Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
Retrocalneal Bursitis

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment (Achilles Tendonitis Treatment)

Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendonitis)

SA Running Injury Clinic often deals with Achilles Tendinitis as the primary Achilles Injury. This injury involves inflamed, thickened, and swollen tendons. Achilles Tendinitis tends to progress if left untreated, highlighting the need for early intervention.

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 occasionally see a more difficult injury called Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. It refers to an inflammation within the lubricating fluid-like sac that lies between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. It is highly likely that there is the presence of a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel. This bony prominence is known as a Haglund's deformity.

SA Running Injury Clinic offers a 7 Part Program designed to alleviate your Achilles Pain: