• 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 Rose Park

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

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Athletes we see with Achilles injuries say they experience: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Rose Park

    • Tightness in the Achilles, predominantly in the morning and especially following active days of exercise or hiking 
    • A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as dance and football 

    There are three prevalent injuries that generally impact 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)

    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

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, we see athletes presenting with an Achilles Tendon injury which has dogged them for over half a year. At this progressed stage of pathology, the tendon make up has changed significantly, and the condition will be more difficult to treat. 

    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. 

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

    • Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
    • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
    • Regimens of ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling 
    • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
    • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
    • Gait retraining and improvement of running technique 
    • Modify your running/Training program 

     

    Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    Appointments near Rose Park 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