Things We Treat
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon that limits running and jumping.
Achilles tendinopathy is an overload condition affecting the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel. It's classified as mid-portion or insertional depending on where the pain sits.
It usually develops gradually when training load increases faster than the tendon's capacity to adapt.
Common symptoms
- Morning stiffness in the tendon
- Pain at the start of a run that may warm up
- Tenderness when squeezing the tendon
- Thickening or swelling of the tendon
- Reduced calf strength and hop capacity
Common causes
- Sudden increases in running volume, speed or hill work
- Returning to sport after a break
- Reduced calf strength or ankle mobility
- Footwear changes
- Previous Achilles injury
How we can help
- We assess tendon irritability, calf strength and your training history, and distinguish mid-portion from insertional presentations since they're loaded differently.
- Treatment is built around progressive calf and tendon loading, with hands-on therapy for symptom relief and Radial Shockwave Therapy available at Bundoora for persistent cases.
Treatments we may use
- radial-shockwave-therapy
- sports-injuries
- remedial-massage
- chiropractic
Frequently asked questions
- Is it safe to run with Achilles pain?
- Often yes, within limits. A commonly used guide is pain staying at a low level during the run and settling by the next morning — your practitioner will set specific parameters for you.
- Do I need a scan?
- Achilles tendinopathy is usually a clinical diagnosis. Imaging is reserved for cases where the diagnosis is unclear or progress stalls.
- Can I claim my appointment on private health?
- If your extras cover the service, you can claim on the spot using HICAPS at either clinic and pay only the gap.
Treatments we use for this
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Evidence-based acoustic wave therapy for stubborn tendon pain and chronic soft-tissue injuries.
Radial Shockwave Therapy detailsSports Injury Treatment
Assessment, hands-on treatment and rehabilitation to get you back to training and competition.
Sports Injury Treatment detailsRemedial Massage
Hands-on massage and remedial massage therapy to release tight muscles, improve mobility and support recovery.
Remedial Massage detailsReady to Feel and Move Better?
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