• 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 Vale Park

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, located near Vale Park, Achilles Tendon Injuries are in our top three most prevalent injuries we see. 

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles injury patients often mention they feel: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Vale Park

    • Morning Achilles tightness, particularly noticeable after a day of exercise 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. 

    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 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 
    • 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 improvement of running technique 
    • 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 Vale Park 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