Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Wayville

Achilles Tendonitis (also known as Achilles Tendinitis) is defined as inflammation or degeneration caused by excessive stretching and overuse of the Achilles tendon. At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we see several cases of Achilles Tendon Injuries every day, offering care to patients in Wayville.

What Are The Symptoms Of Achilles Tendinitis?

We consistently hear from patients with Achilles injuries that they experience:

• A pronounced discomfort and rigidity in the affected area when they get up in the morning
• The discomfort subsides somewhat after mobilising and warming up, often facilitated by a warm shower
• The discomfort resurfaces after a few hours of sustained activity, especially during running, tennis, football, or dancing

The tendon progressively swells and thickens, eventually leading to a chronic condition that becomes increasingly difficult to manage the longer it is left untreated. Symptoms often encompass stiffness behind the heel or ankle when waking up. For those with Achilles tendinitis, pain usually alleviates with exercise but returns and intensifies afterwards. Examining such inflammatory conditions under a microscope reveals specific cells that the body dispatches to the site to tackle inflammation and facilitate tendon recovery. During this stage, the duration for recovery is relatively short. If left untreated for over six months, the condition could progress into Achilles Tendinosis (see below), necessitating a recovery period ranging from 6 to 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