• 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

    Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

    Achilles Tendonitis St Peters

    • Tightness in the Achilles, often in the morning following a day of activity such as exercising or hiking 
    • Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities like dance and football 

    The Achilles Tendon commonly suffers from three types of injuries: 

    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. 

    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 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: 

    • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
    • Address poor foot biomechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics 
    • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
    • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
    • Specialised strapping for Achilles injuries 
    • Improve running technique and retrain gait 
    • Alter your running and training regimen 

     

    Take control of your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    You can book an appointment near St Peters at SA Running Injury Clinic online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics. 

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    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700