Services

Achilles Tendon Injury

At Active Step we solve frustrating, long-standing achilles tendon pain that may be causing your ankle to feel stiff in the morning and be limiting your ability to work on your feet all day or participate in running and jumping sports!

Achilles Tendon Conditions

Our Musculoskeletal Podiatrists use a combination of approaches to resolve achilles tendon pain that will stop you dreading that walk down the stairs in the morning and will build up your strength and power to get you back to optimal performance both at work and in your sports activities.

The achilles tendon connects the heel bone to the calf muscles and is a common site of sports injury especially in athletes who engage in running and jumping activities.

Achilles tendon injury is often described as insertional (the point where the achilles connect to the heel) or mid body, where there is usually a visible lump along the tendon which is painful when squeezed.

Historically, achilles injuries were referred to as achilles tendonitis, however in most cases symptoms persist for several months, sometimes years and are characterised by a dull ache and stiffness in the ankle after periods of rest that eases a little with activity. The term Achilles Tendinopathy is now more widely adopted as it more accurately describes the condition as being more degenerative in nature.

Our Podiatrists are experts at diagnosing Achilles tendon problems and will take a thorough injury history and conduct a Musculoskeletal Assessment with Video Gait Analysis to determine all possible environmental and biomechanical factors that may be contributing.

Effective treatments that we offer to resolve achilles tendon problems include:

Patient Testimonials

Lorri S-B
Lorri S-B
2023-03-23
Such a warm and friendly clinic. My treatment was explained in detail and I felt immediately at ease on my first visit.
Paula Slowen
Paula Slowen
2023-02-28
Very friendly and professional. Had confidence in the treatment recommended and the expertise.
Jo Vincent
Jo Vincent
2023-02-23
Amazing service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended
Martin Fleming
Martin Fleming
2023-02-22
Very friendly and competent. Definitely recommend !
Penny Earl
Penny Earl
2023-02-21
We got a same day appointment. Mike had fungal nail infection, an open wound and painful Athlete’s foot. These were all greatly improved after the initial visit. It felt quite miraculous! Not cheap but well worth the money.
Emma Humphrey
Emma Humphrey
2023-01-31
Very professional and thorough treatment. I can actually finally have confidence that I will run again.
Anxo Vilas
Anxo Vilas
2023-01-18
I went to Active Step after trying over the counter products as well as other podiatrists for years while my condition was getting worse instead of better. The service I got at Active Step couldn't have been any better and I've just been discharged successfully after 12 months of treatment. Jim, Zoe, Sophie and the rest of the team are not only highly professional, but also very personable and I cannot recommend them enough.