Achilles pain assessment in Glasgow
Achilles pain affecting walking or running? Find out which assessment to book and visit our Dennistoun clinic for a clear next step.
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568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit.
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Which appointment should I book?
For Achilles pain, choose a Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi. This is a 60-minute assessment. Imaging or further treatment is discussed according to your findings; it is not promised by this booking.
- 568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP
- This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
- For help choosing, call reception on 0141 363 0306.
You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
From everyday foot care to more complex pain.
The Hub Glasgow brings podiatry, MSK assessment, in-house diagnostic ultrasound, gait thinking and rehabilitation together. That is useful when symptoms are painful, recurring, unclear or stopping you from walking, running, training or working comfortably.
What it can feel like
Achilles pain often feels like stiffness in the morning, tenderness above the heel, pain during running or soreness after hills, stairs or sport.
Common causes
- Tendon overload
- Calf strength or capacity issues
- Sudden training changes
- Insertional Achilles irritation
- Footwear or surface changes
How we assess it
Assessment focuses on tendon symptoms, calf capacity, loading history, foot and ankle mechanics, and diagnostic ultrasound where a clearer tissue picture would help.
Treatment options
- Progressive tendon loading
- Calf strength programming
- Running or walking load changes
- Shockwave therapy where suitable
- Footwear and gait advice
Questions people often ask
Should I stretch an Achilles tendon problem?
Sometimes stretching helps, but some Achilles problems become more irritated with aggressive stretching. Assessment helps match the plan to the tendon presentation.
Can I keep running?
Often the answer is not simply stop or continue. The useful question is what amount and type of running your tendon can currently tolerate.
Where would my appointment take place?
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit. This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
Which appointment does this guide link to?
For Achilles pain, choose a Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi. This is a 60-minute assessment. Imaging or further treatment is discussed according to your findings; it is not promised by this booking.