Achilles pain, stiffness or swelling affecting your walking, running or sport?
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy refers to pain and degeneration within the Achilles tendon. This is the strong band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It often develops gradually due to overload, but can also follow a sudden increase in activity.
If not properly managed, symptoms can persist and interfere with daily activity and performance.
Pain or stiffness at the back of the ankle or heel
Symptoms worse first thing in the morning
Discomfort during or after walking, running or sport
Localised thickening or tenderness of the tendon
how we treat it
At Assure Health Clinic, Achilles pain is always assessed before treatment begins. Achilles tendinopathy can vary in type and location, so identifying the exact presentation is essential.
Your care may involve both a podiatrist and a physiotherapist, depending on your presentation. This allows us to address not only the tendon itself, but also the wider movement and loading factors that contribute to Achilles pain.
Detailed history of training, workload and symptoms
Palpation of the tendon and surrounding structures
Differentiation between mid-portion and insertional Achilles pain
Range of motion, calf capacity and lower-limb strength testing
Gait and running analysis
Functional and load-tolerance testing
Treatment focuses on restoring the tendon’s ability to tolerate load safely and effectively.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your personalised treatment plan may include:
Progressive tendon loading and strengthening programmes
Hands-on therapy and soft tissue techniques
Shockwave therapy where clinically appropriate
Movement retraining and running mechanics support
Footwear, activity and load-management guidance
Orthoses or heel support where indicated
Benefits You’ll Experience
Reduced pain and morning stiffness
Improved walking, running and jumping tolerance
Increased calf strength and tendon resilience
Clear rehabilitation and recovery plan
Reduced risk of recurrence
Return to activity with confidence
Evidence-Based & Trusted
Modern management of Achilles tendinopathy is strongly supported by clinical research.
Evidence supports:
Progressive tendon loading programmes as first-line treatment
Activity modification rather than prolonged rest
Shockwave therapy for persistent or chronic Achilles pain
Addressing biomechanical and movement contributors
Why Choose Assure Health
At Assure Health Clinic our multidisciplinary approach means your care is collaborative, not isolated. Podiatrists and physiotherapists regularly discuss cases, combine expertise, and adapt treatment plans together leading to clearer diagnosis, more targeted treatment, and better long-term outcomes.
Our focus is to help you restore tendon health, rebuild strength, and return to movement confidently — not just settle symptoms.
Specialists in foot, ankle and lower-limb conditions
Podiatrists and physiotherapists working together under one roof
Thorough assessments, not rushed appointments
Evidence-based, personalised care plans
Calm, professional clinical environment
24/7 online booking
Book a Podiatry Foot and Lower Limb Assessment Appointment if you:
Have pain mainly in the foot, heel or lower Achilles
Feel your problem may be linked to footwear, foot posture or pressure
Have had ongoing or recurring foot pain
Have been told you may need orthoses or shockwave therapy
Want a detailed foot and lower-limb assessment
Book a Physiotherapy Appointment if you:
Developed your pain through sport, running or training
Feel weakness, stiffness or loss of function
Are returning from injury
Have pain extending into the calf, knee or hip
Want rehabilitation-focused treatment
Not sure which to choose?
That’s completely normal.
Our podiatrists and physiotherapists work closely together. If, after your assessment, a different clinician is better suited to manage part of your care, we will seamlessly involve them.