Persistent Achilles Pain
Specialist Assessment
Tried treatment but your Achilles pain keeps coming back?
Understand why your symptoms persist and leave with clarity.
60-90 Minute Assessment | £185
Why Hasn't It Improved?
Many patients attending Precision Gait Clinic have already tried:
- Rest or reducing activity
- Stretching
- Strengthening exercises
- Heel lifts
- Physiotherapy
- Shockwave therapy
Sometimes symptoms improve.
Sometimes they don’t.
That doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment was wrong.
Persistent Achilles pain often continues when the load placed through the tendon exceeds its current capacity.
If the factors driving that overload aren’t identified, symptoms may continue despite treatment.
The question is not simply:
“What treatment should I try next?”
The question is:
Why does my Achilles tendon continue to become overloaded?
How We Find Answers
The aim of your assessment is to identify both the source of your symptoms and the factors contributing to ongoing tendon overload.
Depending on your symptoms, your assessment may include:
- Clinical history
- Foot and ankle examination
- Strength and calf capacity testing
- Functional assessment
- Video movement analysis
- Pressure mapping
Together, these findings help explain what’s driving your symptoms and inform your personalised rehabilitation plan.
Leave With Clarity
Following your assessment, you’ll receive a personalised assessment report including:
- A clear diagnosis of your condition
- An explanation of the factors contributing to your symptoms
- Why your symptoms have persisted
- A personalised rehabilitation plan
- Guidance on returning to the activities that matter to you
- Footwear and orthotic recommendations where appropriate
- A clear understanding of what needs to change to support recovery
Your report is designed to help you understand your symptoms, move forward with confidence and know exactly what to do next.
Frequently Asked Questions
I've already tried physiotherapy. Is this assessment still suitable?
Yes. Many people attending Precision Gait Clinic have already completed rehabilitation or received treatment elsewhere. The assessment is designed to understand why symptoms have persisted and whether there are factors that haven’t yet been identified.
Do I need a scan or MRI before attending?
Not usually. Most persistent Achilles problems can be assessed clinically. If further investigations are appropriate, this will be discussed during your appointment.
Will I receive exercises?
Yes. If rehabilitation is appropriate, your personalised assessment report will include exercises tailored to your symptoms, goals and assessment findings.
What if my Achilles isn't the main problem?
If your assessment suggests another structure is responsible for your symptoms, this will be explained and your rehabilitation plan adjusted accordingly.
Is this assessment suitable if I want to return to running or sport?
Yes. Whether your goal is returning to running, walking or everyday activities, recommendations are based on your individual goals and assessment findings.
Still Have Questions?
Choosing a specialist assessment is an important decision.
Many people like to know a little more before booking.
Why Precision Gait Clinic
Meet Conor and learn how Precision Gait Clinic approaches persistent foot and ankle pain.
What Happens During Your Assessment?
See exactly what your specialist assessment includes and what you’ll receive afterwards.