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HOW TO TAPE YOUR FEET
For relief of heel and arch pain

(plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, sore, tired feet)

A Simple Tape Support:	To prevent expansion of the foot and collapse of the arch
If applying tape to yourself, position your foot by crossing      one leg over the other so you are looking at the arch.  The tape must be applied behind the big toe joint (x), not over the joint.	Use 2" wide athletic sports tape. Cut one piece 4” long                      (#1) Cut three pieces 12-14” long            (#2, #3, #4)
Tape your foot in a relaxed, hanging position.  Apply all the tape lightly, as flat on the skin as possible.  Apply in the following order:
#1       (4”)           Apply upside down (sticky side up) over the instep.  This protects the tender skin in the arch and over the instep.
#2       (12-14”)     Overlap the instep tape, encircling the foot.

#3       (12-14”)     Most important piece.  Apply tape from the middle of the tape on the outside, around the heel, fairly low, to the middle of the tape on the inside of the arch.
#4       (12-14”)     Exactly like #2, overlapping all the other ends of tape.

NOTES:         The tape should be applied flat with no tension.  It prevents expansion of the foot upon weightbearing.

This is strong tape with a special adhesive.  If there is any irritation, remove the tape and notify your doctor.                 

Never leave tape on the skin for more than 48 hours.  It is best to use the tape only for activities, not to leave it on all the time.

Do not get your foot wet while wearing the tape.

Use supportive shoes with some heel lift.  Don’t go barefoot with the tape.

Continue sports to tolerance.

The Footspring is a "day splint" that may be used as a retainer to prevent recurrent heel and arch problems.

               The LAVAC ST Fd over tape to provide cushioning and prevent blisters.

                    

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All content © 2002 Dr. Harry Hlavac   All rights reserved. 
Reproduction, copying, saving, or the alteration of any content on this site
 is not allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by Dr. Harry Hlavac.