Achilles Tendonitis Treatment Malvern

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Malvern

We encounter cases of Achilles Tendon Injuries at Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide on a daily basis, typically characterized by inflammation or degeneration due to the excessive stretching and overuse of the Achilles tendon. We diligently provide care to patients in Malvern, suffering from what is often referred to as Achilles Tendonitis.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

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

• Sensing pain and stiffness in the area first thing in the morning
• A reduction in pain following a brief period of movement and warming up, often with the aid of a warm shower
• Reoccurs after several hours of activity especially running, tennis, football and dancing

Over time, the tendon experiences thickening and swelling, culminating in a chronic condition that becomes more challenging to mitigate if left unchecked. Patients typically report stiffness in the heel or ankle area upon waking. In the case of Achilles tendinitis, the discomfort tends to subside with exercise, only to resurface and become painful later. Under microscopic examination, specific cells brought in by the body to control inflammation and aid tendon repair are evident in these inflammatory conditions. At this phase, the recovery time is relatively short. However, if the condition remains unaddressed for over six months, it may evolve into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), which could require a recovery period of 6-12 months.

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:

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.