Achilles Tendonitis Dural
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Managing Achilles Tendinopathy With Care
Nagging pain in your calf or heel? It could be more than just muscle fatigue. If left untreated, Achilles tendonitis may weaken the tendon and affect your mobility. The sooner you address it, the easier it may be to get back on your feet.
If you’re searching for a podiatrist in Dural, you’ve found the right place. Our experienced team is here to offer personalised care that puts you first. Reach out and book an appointment today.
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is a common injury caused by overuse. It happens when the Achilles tendon, the tendon connecting calf muscles to your heel, comes under repeated strain. Over time, this pressure causes inflammation, leading to stiffness and pain in the back of your leg.
It’s often triggered by high-impact activities, such as running, jumping, or training on hard or uneven surfaces. Poor technique or doing too much too soon may also play a part.
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Identifying Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis may creep up on you. If you’re feeling any of the symptoms below, reach out:
- Persistent pain along your heel or calf
- A mild pain above the heel bone
- Stiffness along the heel
- A painful and swollen tendon
- Tenderness
- Weak ankles
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Ankle pain
Achilles Tendinopathy Addressed at our Dural Clinic
Treatment aims to reduce recurrent pain and inflammation. Likewise, it seeks to enhance the tendon’s ability to absorb load while maintaining flexibility and strength in the ankle and calf muscles.
Custom Orthotics
Shockwave Therapy
Biomechanics
Rehabilitation
Foot And Leg Pain Centre
Frequent Achilles Tendonitis Questions
Achilles tendonitis refers to an acute overuse injury that causes pain and stiffness along the calf.
Achilles tendinopathy is a broader term that encompasses any issue with your Achilles tendon. In some cases, these terms may be used interchangeably.
Clinicians may assess the tendon through physical examination. They may also use ultrasound or MRI scans to detect damaged tendon tissue, inflammation, or a calcified Achilles tendon.
Yes. Abnormal foot structure, like flat feet or high arches, may place extra strain on the tendon. This may contribute to conditions like insertional tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.
Yes. Without proper care, Achilles tendonitis may lead to a damaged Achilles tendon. This may result in weakened tendons and a decrease in tendon function, making movement painful or difficult.
Heel wedges are small inserts placed inside your shoes to lift the heel slightly. This aims to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon, especially in cases of insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
By supporting the foot in a raised position, heel wedges may help alleviate Achilles pain, improve tendon function, and support recovery. However, this approach should be used sparingly for acute symptom reduction and not relied on for long term treatment as it will result in further tightening of the calf muscle and exacerbation of symptoms.
At the Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we are proud to service areas such as Arcadia, Annangrove, Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Beecroft, Bella Vista, Blacktown, Box Hill, Canoelands, Carlingford, Castle Hill, Cattai, Cheltenham, Cherrybrook, Eastwood, Epping, Fiddletown, Forest Glen, Galston, Giraween, Glenhaven, Glenorie, Hornsby, Kellyville, Kenthurst, Kings Langley, Northmead, North Rocks, Norwest, Parramatta, Pennant Hills, Rouse Hill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills, Telopea, Thornleigh, Toongabbie, Wahroonga, Westleigh, Westmead, Winston Hills and more areas.
What Sets Foot and Leg Pain Centre Apart?
Personalised Care
We offer a wide range of treatments, tailored to meet your needs, goals, and preferences.
Qualified and Experienced
Dr Angus Chard PhD has decades of experience offering genuine care with proven techniques.
Local and Reliable
Located in Dural, we are proud to support our community with care that puts them first.
Your Achilles Tendonitis Dural Care
Persistent heel pain and swelling shouldn’t be ignored. If something doesn’t feel right, our caring team at the Foot and Leg Pain Centre is here to help. We take the time to understand your concerns and take Achilles tendonitis seriously, so you may get back to moving sooner.