Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Taping for Plantar FasciitisHow to Apply Kinesiology Tape to Your FootSummary
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Benefits of Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
How to Apply Kinesiology Tape to Your Foot
Summary
Kinesiology tape(KT tape) is sometimes used to treatplantar fasciitis. When placed lengthwise across the bottom of the foot, this stretchy tape can help reduce pain and support your arch.
This article discusses the use of kinesiology tape for plantar fasciitis and how to apply it.
Verywell / Brett Sears, PT
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Kinesiology tape is one treatment your physical therapist may use to help provide relief from your plantar fasciitis. The main goals of using kinesiology tape for plantar fasciitis include:
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation or irritation of the plantar fascia. This is the thick band of tissue that runs from your heel to your toes and provides shape and stability to your foot’s arch. Taping can help support the plantar fascia and reduce stress on this part of your foot.
Some people with specific medical conditionsshould not use kinesiology tape. This is why it’s important to first speak to your physical therapist before applying kinesiology tape to your foot. Your physical therapist can help determine if your specific condition is likely to benefit from using kinesiology tape and make sure you’re applying it properly.
By using kinesiology tape on your foot, you may be able to provide better support to your arch and decrease the pain and pressure on the plantar fascia. This may help you return to normal walking and running.
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First, review thedifferent types of tape stripsnecessary to use kinesiology tape. To apply the tape to your foot, you may need a friend to help you.
Here is one way to use kinesiology tape for plantar fasciitis:
The kinesiology tape should be comfortable and should not be folded on the underside of your foot. You can keep the tape on for two to five days, and it can get wet. If it starts to peel away, simply remove it.
Be sure to monitor your skin around the kinesiology tape and watch for redness and itching. This may indicate irritation or an allergic reaction to the tape. If this occurs, gently remove the kinesiology tape.
Your physical therapist may recommend using kinesiology tape on other muscles that surround your foot and ankle. This can help inhibit or facilitate those muscles that may be contributing to your plantar fasciitis. Taping to your shin (anterior tibialis), calf, or posterior tibialis muscles may be necessary to fully treat your condition.
What Does Kinesiology Tape Do?
If you have foot and heel pain due to plantar fasciitis, you may benefit from kinesiology taping to help treat your condition. Kinesiology tape is applied to the bottom of the foot to help support your arch and relieve pain from plantar fasciitis. This treatment is usually done as a part of physical therapy, but you can also apply it at home.
Using KT tape for foot pain is relatively new, so its effectiveness has yet to be evaluated. If you do decide to try KT tape, discuss it with your physical therapist so you can be sure it’s applied correctly and is the right treatment for your condition.
3 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Tulasi Ratna S.Effect of kinesio taping in adjunct to conventional therapy in reducing pain and improving functional ability in individuals with plantar fasciitis a randomized controlled trial.International Journal of Physiotherapy. 2015;2(4). doi:10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67737Chen TLW, Wong DWC, Peng Y, Zhang M.Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running.Journal of Orthopaedic Translation. 2020;20:113-121. doi:10.1016/j.jot.2019.06.006KT Tape.Plantar fasciitis.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Tulasi Ratna S.Effect of kinesio taping in adjunct to conventional therapy in reducing pain and improving functional ability in individuals with plantar fasciitis a randomized controlled trial.International Journal of Physiotherapy. 2015;2(4). doi:10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67737Chen TLW, Wong DWC, Peng Y, Zhang M.Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running.Journal of Orthopaedic Translation. 2020;20:113-121. doi:10.1016/j.jot.2019.06.006KT Tape.Plantar fasciitis.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Tulasi Ratna S.Effect of kinesio taping in adjunct to conventional therapy in reducing pain and improving functional ability in individuals with plantar fasciitis a randomized controlled trial.International Journal of Physiotherapy. 2015;2(4). doi:10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67737Chen TLW, Wong DWC, Peng Y, Zhang M.Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running.Journal of Orthopaedic Translation. 2020;20:113-121. doi:10.1016/j.jot.2019.06.006KT Tape.Plantar fasciitis.
Tulasi Ratna S.Effect of kinesio taping in adjunct to conventional therapy in reducing pain and improving functional ability in individuals with plantar fasciitis a randomized controlled trial.International Journal of Physiotherapy. 2015;2(4). doi:10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67737
Chen TLW, Wong DWC, Peng Y, Zhang M.Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running.Journal of Orthopaedic Translation. 2020;20:113-121. doi:10.1016/j.jot.2019.06.006
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