Achilles Tendonitis Treatment Manningham

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment

Day in and day out, at Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we manage numerous instances of Achilles Tendon Injuries, a condition also known as Achilles Tendonitis. It is often characterized by inflammation or degeneration stemming from overuse and excessive stretching of the Achilles tendon. We’re committed to assisting patients in Manningham with their recovery.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

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

• 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

The tendon becomes swollen and thickened. It is a chronic problem which develops over a long period and can be very difficult to settle down the longer it is left unattended. Symptoms usually include stiffness behind the heel or ankle when rising in the morning. With Achilles tendinitis, it usually warms up with exercise only to become stiff and painful afterwards. When seen under the microscope, inflammatory conditions have specific cells that the body brings to that area of the body to help control the inflammation and heal the injured tendon. At this stage, recover time is short. If left for over six months, it may develop into Achilles Tendinosis (see below) which may take 6-12 to recover.

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.