Osteopathy for Achilles Tendonitis
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Pain or stiffness in your Achilles tendon can make walking, running, or climbing stairs uncomfortable. Achilles tendinopathy (or tendonitis) often develops from overuse, poor biomechanics, or sudden increases in activity.
Glenn Strutt, Osteopath at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Cannon Hill), offers targeted sessions to reduce tendon load, improve movement, and support recovery.
FAQs
How an Osteopath Supports Achilles Tendonitis
Glenn takes a full-limb approach to Achilles issues, examining your ankle, foot, calf, and hip mechanics to understand the root causes of your tendon irritation.
Treatment may include:
Soft tissue release of the Achilles, calf, and surrounding musculature
Ankle and foot joint mobilisation
Biomechanical assessment of gait, running technique, and load patterns
Targeted movement guidance and tendon-loading strategies
A personalised Wellness Plan for ongoing care, strengthening, and activity modification
This approach helps reduce pain during activity, restore tendon function, and prevent further flare-ups.
Common Causes of Achilles Tendonitis
Patients often seek treatment for:
Pain or stiffness in the Achilles tendon during activity or first thing in the morning
Swelling or thickening of the tendon
Pain during running, jumping, or walking
Calf tightness or weakness affecting tendon load
Recurring flare-ups with increased training volume
Most Achilles problems are linked to repetitive load, biomechanics, or poor adaptation to activity demands.
What to Expect in a Achilles Tendonitis Appointment
Your Initial Consultation will include:
Assessment of Achilles tendon and calf muscle function
Foot, ankle, and lower limb alignment evaluation
Observation of walking and running biomechanics
Identification of activity or loading patterns contributing to irritation
Glenn will then provide hands-on therapy combined with practical strategies to support tendon recovery, reduce mechanical strain, and improve overall function.
Is Osteopathy Right For Your Achilles Tendonitis
Glenn Strutt provides hands-on, practical care to restore Achilles tendon function, reduce pain, and improve lower-limb movement patterns. His approach focuses on how the entire leg and hip contribute to tendon load, helping patients return to activity safely.
Achilles tendinopathy often stems from more than just the tendon – calf strength, ankle motion, and even hip mechanics play a role. It’s important to assess the whole chain to reduce strain and restore movement safely.