APPLICATION OVERVIEW
The heel takes a great deal of repetitive force with every step and can become susceptible to injury and pain as those steps become forceful. Causes of heel pain may include overuse, repetitive impact, poorly fitting or worn shoes, or ankle or calf tightness. This KT Tape application can relieve heel pain by relaxing associated muscles.
BEFORE YOU START
YOU WILL NEED
3 strips of KT TAPE
APPLY BEFORE ACTIVITY
Apply one hour before beginning activity
CLEAN SKIN
Clean dirt, oils and lotions from area.
ACTIVATE ADHESIVE
After application rub tape vigorously to activate adhesive
STRIP ONE
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ANCHOR: middle of full strip of tape over point of pain with 80% stretch
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APPLY: ends of each side of tape without stretch
STRIP TWO
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ANCHOR: middle of full strip of tape on back of heel with 80% stretch
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APPLY: lay ends down without stretch
STRIP THREE
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ANCHOR: full strip on midsole of foot
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APPLY: tape up Achilles tendon with 50% stretch
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FINISH: lay last two inches of tape down without stretch
