Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near Royston Park
SA Running Injury Clinic, near Royston Park, frequently encounters Achilles Tendon Injuries among our top three common injuries.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing:
- Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking
- A sensation of pain and discomfort after participating in sports such as dance and football
The Achilles Tendon commonly suffers from three types of 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
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, 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
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis is a more complex injury we occasionally treat. It involves inflammation of the fluid-like sac between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Typically, this condition includes a protruding bony bump on the outside-top border of the back of the heel, called a Haglund's deformity.
At SA Running Injury Clinic, we provide a 7 Part Program to help decrease your Achilles Pain:
- Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
- Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics
- Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Achilles injury specific strapping
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Alter your running and training regimen
Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury
To schedule an appointment near Royston Park, contact SA Running Injury Clinic online or via phone. Remember, we operate two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700