Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Linden Park

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 Linden Park daily.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

From our consultations with patients suffering from Achilles injuries, common experiences include:

• Pain and stiffness in the region upon rising 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

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.

Treatment For Achilles Tendinitis

We propose an array of treatment strategies to tackle your Achilles tendon pain or injury. Upon taking a detailed history and carrying out a thorough assessment of your condition, we devise a treatment plan tailored to meet your unique needs.

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.