Achilles injuries

Cause of Achilles injuries and calf strains

Over training
Poor running technique
Sudden increase in load or km's
Deconditioning
Leg length discrepancies
Joint degeneration
Poor rehabilitation
Current injury elsewhere
Age factors (hormones, healing etc.)
Surface change
Gut health
Nerve and blood supply
FOOTWEAR
Pelvic and core instability
Sports

How our Podiatrists help

Full body biomechanical gait analysis
Load management and redistribution
Learn how to walk and run properly (reducing future injuries throughout the body)
Critical strengthening for the Achilles and pelvis.
Barefoot strength training
Footwear correction, update and education
Bulk billed - Ultrasound Referral (conclude severity)
Indoor and outdoor running program

Learn about our Running Analysis Program