How Do You Tape For Plantar Fasciitis?
The most effective way to treat plantar fasciitis (inflamed and painful foot arches) is to reduce the causes. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by being overweight, standing too long or wearing non-supporting shoes. When losing weight and taking time off your feet are not options, you may get some relief if you tape your foot for plantar fasciitis. Use 1 1/2-inch sports injury tape for the base of your foot taping. Ask a friend or your team doctor to help you tape your painful foot. You will get the best taping results if another person wraps the foot for you. Lay face down on a table or couch with your injured foot extended off the edge. This will make it easier for your assistant to tape your foot. Have your helper place a base layer of tape around your foot. This layer of tape should extend around the ball of your foot. Continue with the anchor tape layer by placing a strip of tape around the base of your foot. This piece should extend along the base of the foot, around the base of th
