Achilles Tendonitis Treatment Eastwood

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Eastwood

In our practice at Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we frequently see Achilles Tendonitis, defined by inflammation or degeneration due to overuse and over-stretching of the Achilles tendon. Every day, we strive to provide care and support for a considerable number of patients in Eastwood suffering from Achilles Tendon Injuries.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

Patients who come to us with Achilles injuries often report a similar set of experiences:

• A pronounced discomfort and rigidity in the affected area when they get up in the morning
• The pain lessens after a bit of walking around and heat application, usually in the form of a warm shower
• The discomfort resurfaces after a few hours of sustained activity, especially during running, tennis, football, or dancing

As the tendon swells and thickens over time, a chronic condition arises, which, if left unaddressed, becomes increasingly challenging to resolve. Early morning stiffness in the heel or ankle region is a usual symptom. With Achilles tendinitis, the initial discomfort often eases with physical activity, only to return and cause pain afterwards. Microscopic examination reveals specific cells within these inflammatory conditions, cells that the body mobilises to control inflammation and support tendon healing. At this stage, the recovery time is generally brief. However, if neglected for more than six months, it could escalate into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), with a recovery duration spanning 6-12 months.

Treatment For Achilles Tendinitis

We extend a variety of treatment solutions for your Achilles tendon discomfort or injury. After conducting an in-depth evaluation and history-taking of your problem, we construct a treatment strategy that is custom-fitted to your individual requirements.

Treatment options include:

1. Achilles stretching, strengthening and icing
2. Radial Shockwave Therapy
3. Address biomechanics (shoes/ orthotics)
4. 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:

1. Stretching and Strengthening Regime
2. Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
3. 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

We regularly treat patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Parkside, Glenside, Frewville, Fullarton, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Brompton, Prospect, Walkerville, Unley, St Peters, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Glenunga, and surrounding suburbs.