• 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 St Peters

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

Achilles Tendonitis St Peters

  • Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking 
  • Feeling pain and discomfort following participation in sports 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. 

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 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

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. 

Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen your Achilles Pain: 

  • Advise of sneaker models appropriate to your specific foot profile
  • Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics 
  • Ice/Stretching/Massage/Dry Needling Regimes 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Strapping techniques specific to Achilles injuries 
  • Improve running technique and retrain gait 
  • Adjust your running and training program 

We service patients across North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding locations.

Manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic near St Peters online or by phone. We have two clinic locations. 

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700