Achilles Tendon Pain

Initially, you can RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. This will help reduce the pain and swelling associated with an Achilles tendon issue. Minimise the activities that increase your pain to limit any further damage. Ignoring the issue can lead to further damage to the tendon, such as an Achilles tendon rupture, which would require surgical intervention. The next step should be to contact an experienced physiotherapist to have the issue assessed and in order to put a plan in place towards recovery.

How can physiotherapy help my Achilles pain? 

Following a physiotherapy assessment, you will have a better understanding of the cause of your heel pain, be it an Achilles tendinopathy, or another pathology of the Achilles. Once the cause of your pain has been identified your physiotherapist can provide advice and guidance on load management, and start your rehabilitation programme that will involve strengthening the Achilles tendon and the surrounding structures to get you back to the activities/sports that you enjoy. Physiotherapy is an extremely effective treatment for Achilles tendon related pain, and can help resolve the issue in a few weeks. 

Somerton Physio Running Performance Lab 

Patients with running related Achilles pain may benefit from having their running analysed at our Running Performance Lab. Here we will review your running technique from multiple angles in our state-of-the-art facility. We analyse your running form using world leading movement capturing software (Dartfish) to construct a plan tailored to your running needs. We treat runners of all backgrounds, whether you are a beginner, recreational runner or an elite athlete. If you are suffering from running related pain or just want to improve your running times, our detailed assessment and treatment plans and packages will help you to take your training to the next level.