Heel Spur Support (Pain Management / Muscle & Joint Support)

 Taping Directions:

  • Location: Heel
  • Application: Heel spur support
  • Indication: Pain in heel as a result of heel spur
  • Shape: One I-strips and one Octopus strip 
  • Applying position: Lying, facing down  

 

 

        

 

 

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Acti-Tape - Ankle/Heel - Heel Spur Support - Step by Step Instructions

1.
  • With the foot hanging downwards over the edge of a table and the ankle raised on a towel, stick one end of an I-strip under the heel. 

2.
  • Tilting the ankle slightly inwards, pull the I-strip up the side of the ankle and on to the leg. Smooth down.

3.

 
  • Reposition the foot to a straight position with the toes at a right angle. Apply the base of an Octopus-strip on the heel with the fingers of the strip pointing towards the toes.
  • Smooth down each finger fanning them out slightly. Apply each finger without stretching.

 

4.

 
  • The final result.