Achilles Tendinosis
Achilles Tendinosis (tendinopathy) is a very common ailment. Predominantly created by overuse strain caused by running, walking or long periods of time on feet.
Pain is identified mostly at the base of Achilles tendon just above the calcaneous (heel bone) and is aggravated by repetitious strain such as running and lateral and medial sports such as football, rugby, hockey, netball etc. It is not always at the insertion point.
The ailment can be a mild irritation to a chronic state if left untreated.
The Heel Clinic treatment is to assess the functional movement (biomechanics) of the feet in the transition from heel strike to propulsion. The standard Achilles treatments are: icing, heat, stretches, rest, changing shoes, acupuncture, anti inflammatories, cortisone, arch supports, heel lifts and orthotics etc. If over a period of time these have been unsuccessful, the Clinic may be able to help.
If the base cause appears on assessment to be functional then the Clinic uses an advanced form of Insert to support and stabilise the heel. This method has proven to have more control than standard arch base orthotics as over 20 years, the Clinic's research proved arch support is not always successful.
