Achilles Tendon Rehab · Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Achilles Rehab.
Back to running.

Achilles injuries are one of the most common — and most mismanaged — in sport. Load it too early and you re-tear. Rest it too long and you lose the tendon's capacity. We get the balance right.

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What goes wrong

What goes wrong with Achilles Tendon rehab

01

Too much rest, too soon

Tendons need load to heal. Complete rest early in management is often the wrong call — it reduces tendon capacity without addressing the load that caused the injury.

02

No progressive return-to-run protocol

Going from walking to running without a structured loading program is how Achilles injuries recur. Return-to-run needs to be planned, progressive and monitored.

03

Missing the underlying cause

Achilles injuries rarely happen in isolation. Calf strength deficits, ankle stiffness, hip weakness — the cause of the load spike matters as much as treating the tendon.

The Stride approach

How we manage Achilles Tendon injuries

We assess the full kinetic chain — not just the tendon. Calf strength and endurance are tested, ankle ROM assessed, and running/jumping mechanics screened. Your program is built around progressive tendon loading (heavy slow resistance, then plyometric loading, then sport-specific) with a structured return-to-run protocol.

1
First Consult — $145
45-minute initial assessment. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.
2
Deep Dive — $185
60-minute hands-on assessment, movement screening, injury-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.
3
Choose your pathway
Session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive with weekly physio, coached gym sessions and direct access).
4
Execute the plan
Progressive, evidence-based rehab built around your sport demands. We track and adjust every step of the way.
5
Return-to-sport clearance
Cleared when the data says you're ready — not when the calendar says so. Objective criteria, not guesswork.
Realistic timeline

Most Achilles tendinopathies respond in 8–12 weeks with proper loading. Partial or full ruptures (non-surgical) require 3–6 months. Surgical repair: 6–12 months.

Your first step

Two sessions. A complete picture.

Session 1
$145

45-minute first consult. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.

Session 2
$185

60-minute deep dive. Hands-on assessment, movement screening, achilles tendon-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.

After both sessions, you choose your pathway — session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive).

HICAPS on day · Private health claimable · Medicare EPC accepted

Common questions

Achilles Tendon Rehab FAQ

Not always. Non-surgical management of Achilles ruptures with early functional rehabilitation produces comparable outcomes to surgical repair in many cases. We'll assess your injury and give you an honest recommendation.

Often yes — with modification. We adjust load and find what you can do while the tendon is managed. Complete rest is rarely the right answer.

For tendinopathy, structured return-to-run typically begins at 4–6 weeks. For ruptures, 3–4 months minimum. Timeline depends on your presentation and progress.

13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Initial Assessment from $145

Don't wait.
Get back.

Your Initial Assessment is two sessions. After both, you have a clear diagnosis, a written plan and a target return date. Same-week appointments available.

Call us: 0483 918 427
13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Mon–Fri 7:30am–7:30pm · Sat 7:30am–1pm