Achilles Tendinitis Treatment St Georges

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 St Georges, suffering from what is often referred to as Achilles Tendonitis.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

Patients we see with Achilles injuries say they experience:

• Initial pain and stiffness in the area upon waking up in the morning
• The discomfort subsides somewhat after mobilising and warming up, often facilitated by a warm shower
• The pain typically returns after prolonged activity, particularly when involved in running, tennis, football, or 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

We make available a broad spectrum of treatment possibilities for pain relief or for managing your Achilles tendon injury. Once we have gathered a detailed history and conducted a meticulous evaluation of your condition, we put together a treatment protocol specifically customized to cater to 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