Achilles Tendonitis Treatment near St Peters
At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near St Peters, Achilles Tendon Injuries are in our top three most prevalent injuries we see.
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles injury patients often mention they feel:
- Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking
- Discomfort and pain experienced after taking part 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)
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.
Morning stiffness at the back of the foot is a typical symptom, which improves with exercise as the body warms up but returns when it cools down. In the initial stages, the site is attended by cells trying to manage the inflammation, allowing for easier treatment and rapid recovery. If left untreated for more than 6 months, it can develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), potentially taking 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 is an evolved stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that is not characterised by inflammation. People that have this condition have a tendon that has micro tear breakdown, thickening and scarring. Typically at this stage there is no warmth or redness but the site is still painful to the touch. We treat Achilles injuries regularly at SA Running Injury Clinic and our patients come from all surrounding 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
- Rectify poor foot biomechanics and gait issues with custom orthotics
- Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Achilles injury specific strapping
- Gait retraining and improvement of running technique
- Change your running and training schedule
We provide care for patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding areas.
Effectively 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.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700