Taping involves the use of different types of medical tape to better support a painful foot. It can be used in all phases of recovery including immobilization, re-strengthening and return to activity phases. Taping has the benefit of being low risk and inexpensive plus effective in treating a wide variety of conditions:
- general foot, ankle pain
- plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- posterior tibial tendonitis
- hammertoes
- and providing arch support
Have a look at an example of taping below.
