Are you suffering from Achilles Tendinopathy? Call our team at 07 3519 5195 to book your appointment, or book online today at Fit n Feet Podiatry.

3 Key Causes of Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy (often called tendonitis) is an overuse injury causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in the tissue connecting your lower calf to your heel.

• 1. Sudden Increases in Activity: Rapidly starting new daily walks, changing your workout intensity, or jumping into an aggressive exercise routine without building up tolerance.

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• 2. Occupational Strain: A career change or shift in daily tasks toward more physically demanding, high-impact labor that puts repeated stress on your lower limbs.

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• 3. Tight Calf Muscles: Restricted flexibility in the calf muscles places constant, excessive mechanical tension on the Achilles tendon, making it far more vulnerable to micro-tears.

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3 Essential Home Relief Tips

Managing early symptoms prevents a temporary strain from turning into a long-term problem:

• 1. Never Push Through Pain: Pain is your body's direct warning system. Stop or modify activities that trigger pain, and give the tendon adequate rest days between workouts.

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• 2. Avoid Walking Barefoot: Going barefoot strips away structural support, forcing your tendon to take full impact. Wear supportive footwear even inside the house.

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• 3. Avoid Daily Aggravating Exercises: Do not repeat workouts or movements that flare up your heel daily. Rotate low-impact activities like swimming or cycling into your schedule.

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How Fit n Feet Podiatry Treats Achilles Tendinopathy

When rest and home adjustments aren't enough, professional care targets the root cause of tendon degeneration to restore strength and mobility:

• Custom-Made Foot Orthotics: Tailored insoles designed to correct underlying foot mechanics and take direct strain off the Achilles tendon.

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• Shockwave Therapy: Non-invasive acoustic soundwaves applied directly to the heel to jumpstart cellular repair and reduce chronic tendon pain.

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• Targeted Exercise Modification & Strengthening: Personalised load-management plans and progressive calf-strengthening routines to rebuild the tendon's capacity and prevent recurrence.

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Ready to move without heel pain?

Call our team at 07 3519 5195 to book your appointment, or book online today at Fit n Feet Podiatry.