Offload taping of the Plantar fascia

Step 1

First, an anchor is placed around the heel from the lateral to medial border.

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Step 2

Then another anchor in the opposite direction.

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Step 3

The anchors are then linked by tape strips under the sole of the foot.

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Step 4

Note how the Plantar fascia is bunched up in order to tape it in a shortened position.

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Step 5

These straps are continued towards the toes, while maintaining the tissue in a shortened position.

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Step 6

An end strap goes right round the circumference of the foot, at the point of the end of the two anchors.

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Step 7

Then another anchor goes over the torn edges of the strips...

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Step 8

to give a neat finish.

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