Kinesio taping Photos for Plantar Fasciitis - Post 6

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Published on Monday, 24 November 2008 05:00

Written by Anne Moss Rogers

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The forked part goes first, then you go all the way over the heel. I go over the Achilles. I have done it up the calves, too. And an update on the boot. I'll post details one which one works for me.

I'm feeling great but it takes  a combination of a lot of things to get over plantar fasciiitis. But I've not suffered with it for 9 months. I'm just about there. 

Kinesio taping tips to remember from someone who has made all the mistakes.

Remember these things when taping.

• Make sure you stretch the foot so that it is not too tight over your skin.  So in this case when I do the bottom, I spread the toes out a bit so that the skin is taut. You do want to stretch the tape some.

• Do not just rip the tape off your skin. You are supposed to slowly peel it, lifting the skin as little as possible.That is when you remove it but I'm also talking about when you apply it and it's not quite right so you peel it off to redo. (You can tell I've done that!)

• Cut it with the backing on it before applying. I usually remove a piece of backing right where it should go on the heel once I've made my fork which takes a bit of practice.

• I stick it on the heel, then I peel each of the fork strips of the kinesio one at a time and apply it. Try to do it otherwise and you get a nice "kinesio ball". Great for throwing but won't do squat for your foot. It is not easy but it's not impossible either.

• Warm it up with your hands to make sure it sticks well. Basically rub it good.

• It will be wet when you get out of the shower so if you put on pants and have it on your leg, your pants will get damp. Not soaked. But just keep that in mind. The bottom of your foot will also be wet so step on a towel and walk around to dry it off enough. So you can shower.

• This stuff lasts probably 3 days. I have had it on longer and shorter. But this is average

See below for video. Get  the kinesiology tape brand KT Tape for plantar fasciitis.