• 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 Toorak Gardens

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

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

Achilles Tendonitis Toorak Gardens

  • Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise or hiking 
  • Pain and discomfort felt after engaging in activities 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)

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

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, also referred to as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced form of chronic Achilles Tendinitis not marked by inflammation. Those with this condition have tendons with micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring. There is generally no warmth or redness at this stage, but the area is still painful when touched. SA Running Injury Clinic frequently handles Achilles injuries, serving patients from various nearby suburbs, including Toorak Gardens. 

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. 

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

  • Recommend sneaker models suited to your unique foot profile
  • Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics 
  • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
  • Apply strapping methods tailored to Achilles injuries 
  • Gait retraining and running technique enhancement 
  • Modify your running/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.

Effectively manage your Achilles Tendon Injury 

Appointments near Toorak Gardens 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