• 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 Wayville

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

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Those with Achilles injuries commonly report experiencing: 

    Achilles Tendonitis Wayville

    • 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 

    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)

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, Achilles Tendinitis is the most common presenting Achilles Injury. In Achilles Tendonitis, the achilles becomes inflamed. This is combined with the tendon thickening and swelling. Achilles Tendonitis progresses and gets worse over time, that's why it's important to treat it as soon as it presents itself. 

    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, athletes often come to us with Achilles Tendon injuries that have persisted for over six months. By this advanced stage, the tendon structure has altered considerably, making the condition harder to address. 

    Achilles Tendinopathy, also known as Achilles Tendinosis, is an advanced stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis that lacks inflammation. Individuals with this condition experience micro tear breakdown, thickening, and scarring of the tendon. Although there is usually no warmth or redness at this stage, the area remains tender. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we frequently treat Achilles injuries, with patients coming from all nearby 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. 

    At SA Running Injury Clinic, we provide a 7 Part Program to help decrease your Achilles Pain: 

    • Provide guidance on sneaker models that fit your specific foot type
    • Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics 
    • Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment 
    • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 
    • Strapping techniques specific to Achilles injuries 
    • Retrain gait and enhance running technique 
    • Alter your running and training regimen 

     

    Take control of your Achilles Tendon Injury 

    To schedule an appointment near Wayville, contact SA Running Injury Clinic online or via phone. Remember, we operate two clinics. 

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    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700