Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Manningham
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we frequently treat a condition known as Achilles Tendonitis. This condition manifests as inflammation or deterioration due to an overextension and repeated strain on the Achilles tendon. We cater to the needs of numerous Achilles Tendon Injury patients in Manningham daily.
What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?
In our interactions with patients suffering from Achilles injuries, we’ve noted the following common symptoms:
- A pronounced discomfort and rigidity in the affected area when they get up in the morning
- Pain diminishes after walking about and heating (warm shower)
- The discomfort resurfaces after a few hours of sustained activity, especially during running, tennis, football, or dancing
What Are The Causes Of Achilles Tendon Injuries?
The Achilles Tendon is usually subjected to three common injuries:
- Achilles Tendinitis (Achilles Tendon inflammation)
- Achilles Tendinosis/Tendonopathy (Achilles Tendon degeneration)
- Retrocalneal Bursitis
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, Achilles Tendinitis presents most commonly and is characterized by acute inflammation.
The affected tendon gradually swells and thickens, resulting in a chronic issue that can become harder to alleviate the longer it is neglected. Stiffness in the region behind the heel or ankle when getting up in the morning is a common symptom. Achilles tendinitis often behaves in a particular way, with the pain reducing during exercise and then returning, often more intensely, afterwards. A microscopic view of these inflammatory conditions reveals particular cells the body sends to the site to manage inflammation and heal the tendon. At this juncture, recovery time is usually brief. If ignored for more than six months, this could potentially develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), necessitating a recovery time of 6-12 months.
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we regularly come across cases where patients have been enduring an Achilles Tendon injury for an extended period exceeding six months. Such prolonged suffering often results in a complete change in the tendon’s structure, rendering it more difficult to address than Achilles Tendinitis.
Achilles Tendonopathy or Achilles Tendinosis is essentially the advanced stage of chronic Achilles Tendinitis. It’s interesting to note that inflammation isn’t a characteristic of this condition. What these patients do experience is scarring, thickening, and/or microtear breakdown of the tendon. Despite the absence of redness or warmth in the surrounding tissue, the area can be sensitive and cause discomfort upon contact.
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we come across instances of Retrocalcaneal Bursitis from time to time. This refers to the inflammation of the sac, filled with a fluid-like lubricant, positioned between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone. There’s a high chance of detecting a notable bony protrusion on the top exterior margin of the heel’s back, termed as a Haglund’s deformity.
Treatment For Achilles Tendinitis
At our clinic, we provide a plethora of treatment alternatives for your Achilles tendon injury or for alleviating your pain. Following a comprehensive examination and understanding of your situation, we develop a personalized treatment regimen, designed specifically to address your needs.
Treatment options include:
- Achilles stretching, strengthening and icing
- Radial Shockwave Therapy
- Address biomechanics (shoes/ orthotics)
- Modify training
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have our Don’t Let Achilles Be Your Heel System which treats the underlying causes which lead to stress of the Achilles Tendon.
The Don’t Let Achilles Be Your Heel System comprises of three components:
- Stretching and Strengthening Regime
- Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
- Addressing your Biomechanics Walking/Running Pattern
If you have Achilles Tendinitis and there is no rupture this has been clinically proven to have a 98% success rate*.
*These journal articles can be provided upon request after your Initial Gap Free Assessment
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