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How To Tape Your Feet
Taping your feet prevents expansion of the foot upon weightbearing
and offers support during sports & activities (download
taping instructions).
This is a simple taping technique to prevent
the expansion of the foot and collapse of the arch. |
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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, not over the joint (X).
Tape your foot in a relaxed, hanging position. Apply all tape lightly,
as flat on the skin as possible. The tape should be applied flat
with not tension. This prevents expansion of the foot upon weightbearing.
(download
taping instructions).
- Use 2” wide athletic sports tape.
- Cut one 4” long piece of 2” tape.
- Cut three 12-14” long pieces of 2” tape.
- Apply 4” long piece of tape upside down (sticky
side up) over the instep. This protects the tender skin
in the arch and over the instep.
- Overlap the instep tape with one 12-14” long piece,
encircling the foot.
- Most important step. Apply one 12-14”
long piece of tape from
the middle of the tape on the outside of your foot, around
the heel and low on the foot, 1” wide on heel, 1”
hanging over, to the middle of the tape on the inside of
the arch. Fold the tape down around the heel and arch.
- Repeat step 2, overlapping all the other end of the tape.
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. |
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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 modeled after this taping technique and may be
purchased as an alternative for taping. |
