Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Rose Park
SA Running Injury Clinic, near Rose Park, frequently encounters Achilles Tendon Injuries among our top three common injuries.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles injury patients often mention they feel:
- Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking
- Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part in sports such as 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.
Stiffness at the back of the foot, particularly in the morning, is a common sign. The stiffness generally improves with exercise while the body is warm but returns once the body cools. In the early stages, cells work to control inflammation, making the condition easier to treat with a quicker recovery. If untreated for more than 6 months, it could develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), requiring 6-12 months for recovery.
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
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:
- Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
- Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Regimens of ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling
- 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.
Address your Achilles Tendon Injury
You can book an appointment near Rose Park at SA Running Injury Clinic online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700