KT Tape: Heel
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2012
- Heel Pain
The heel is obviously a very important part of our lives. It takes a great deal of repetitive force with every step and can become susceptible to injury and pain as those steps become forceful. The pain can linger for many years and end up causing many other problems if not treated correctly. This KT Tape application can not only relieve the pain you feel, but help you to avoid the compensation injuries that arise from walking around on a painful heel.
Overuse in exercise, drastic weight gain, or standing for long periods of time are often the cause of the pain. Heel pain can be caused by a number of condtions including tendonitis, inflamed bursae, arthritis, nerve damage, stress fractures, contusions, or plantar fasciitis and the resulting heel spurs -- among many other conditions.
Heel Spurs -- bony growths that occur at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone.
Degradation of the plantar fascia -- this degradation of the collagen fibres is commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis. Once thought to be an inflammatory condition, plantar fasciitis is now thought to be caused by dysfunction near the attachment site.
Fat Pad Contusion -- caused by intense or repetitive impact. These conditions can cause the fat pad to be pushed away leaving less of a protective layer between the bones in the foot and the ground.
Stress Fracture -- very common in road runners, a stress fracture of the heel bone can be identified by re-creating the pain by squeezing the back of the heel.
Compressed Nerves -- there are many important nerves that travel along the bottom of the foot. There are also multiple bones that form the foot. When these nerves get in between these bones and become "pinched" there is a great deal of pain involved.
Inflamed Bursae -- bursae are small sacs of fluid that provide cushion and reduce friction between bones. When these sacs become inflamed they grow in size and cause pain.
KT Tape has been very helpful for general heel pain through its ability to provide support without limiting mobility. By creating surface tension on the skin over the area needing support, KT Tape creates a light and comfortable support structure that relieves pain and facilitates mobility. In short, KT Tape along with ice and rest will help relieve the pain and help promote the healing process.
For additional resources, please visit the KT Tape website at www.kttape.com. - Фільми й анімація
I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun for my feet,ankle and heel pain....GLAD I found this product! Works wonders.
Gotta love "Evergreen Content". I knew I'd find this here when I needed it for a chronic heel sprain. Works like a wonder. It IS a WONDER! Thank you @KT Tape.
The pain in my heal went down to about a 6. I always return to these videos to apply KT tape properly. The pain level was on 10 before applying tape. Thanks so much
thank you for sharing with us. I was in so much pain last night I taped my foot and this morning I can walk on it again! ☺
do you have pain running on it?
Yes. Try our Plantar Fasciitis application. We see great results with that application.
Yes. You can combine the applications. Let us know how it goes!
It is. I use this one all the time. Try it out and let us know how you like it!
This really works and these video really are informative on how to apply it by my self so thanks a lot for making these video
Absolutely worked.. and my duct tape is still holding.
Try combining this with the achilles application. Let us know how it works!
I have a heel spur on the bottom and another on the back as well as plantar fasciitis. Who knew I was going to love running so much? I've taken all the time off running that I can stand. Do I tape following the methods for both plantar fasciitis AND this video for heel pain, or is there a separate combo taping for someone dealing with both conditions? Thank you!
it looks really comfortable!
this comment is 8 years old
thank you for information
I would start by combining the applications. You could also visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will hook you up.
I suggest you go to our "ask an expert" forum on our website. It sounds like you might need a customized application. They will help you there.
Is it possible for me to apply the tape on the sole of the foot as I would do for plantar fasciitis? Or will that affect the result?
This is the first time I've seen this. I am looking for an alternative treatment for Plantar Facia Fibromatosis. My dr is suggesting surgery, but 50% chance the nodules could grow back, and worse due to scar tissue. Currently I must wear a rather bulky "Arizona" brace that lifts up the nodules on the bottom of my foot ( it feels like walking on very large marbles otherwise) but its going on 2 years now and it severely restricts my activities and choice of shoes. Could this work for me?
Does this application work for severs?
I need some help, I put the tape on my heel, but I still am having pain as normal, n o difference. Is that correct ? I thought my pain would stop.
can I wear this while playing soccer? and will the pain be gone if I put it on? I can’t run normally hoping this will work
Thanks for the tip Im now wearing it and about to Jump Rope for an hour with it on my heels
Good luck! Here is an updated version of this video: ua-cam.com/video/FK3Q30QIlVc/v-deo.html
Does this work for heel spur?
Hi! I have Peroneal Tendonitis, and Severs Disease. Can I combined them?
My son is 9 and he runs track will it be alright if he wear this while running at his meet.
Does this work for achillies tendinitis?
What about Haglund's Deformity ?
Mikala, your perfect applications of KT tape excite me. The perfect amount of stretch and anchorage, I do envy your techniques, and try to duplicate them. But behind your eyes, you seem lost? Is everything ok?
Mine is in my left foot so do i apply it the on the inside of my left foot.
I have plantar fascitis and tendinitis in my tibia and achilles. Which taping process do I choose?
There is a video on it just for that just search it or look at this channels playlist then choose instructions and it's just a bit down
Which tapes should I purchase?
Do you have a treatment for someone with flat feet? My wife doesn't have arches, but we'll try this one to see how it works.
Lynn Duck get arched insoles
I found arched insoles really uncomfortable, and I started noticing pains after starting use. It developed into full blown plantar fasciitis. May have been a coincidence, but if they are too high or uncomfortable tble, don’t use them.
hi there, i have severe swelling at the back and side of my heels to the point where i cant wear ant shoes with straps... u am wearing shower shoes all the time and tying elastic bands around my foot to keep them on... with severly flat feet i'm in a lot of pain.... foot doctor not till end of december... i walk with a cane and laid up most of the time for 8 months... any advice ?? please! and thank you !
There are several components to plantar foot treatment. One place I found that successfully combines these is the Fergs Foot Formula (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the most useful treatment i've seen.Check out the interesting info .
thanks - will do.
Love this video.. can’t order it.. but i got some Duct Tape right here!
It really works but the problem is that the foot sweats..at least mine does lol..I put it in before Karate class and it only took about 15 minutes before it started coming off..any other way to wrap it so it stays..looks like I bought a bunch of KT tape for nothing...please help
The longer it is on, the better the tape bonds. I apply KT tape the evening before a workout, or even a whole day before, and then it stays on :)
Are these reusable? It’s kinda expensive to do this for every run.
The tape is not reusable but stays on your skin for 2-4 days (you can shower with it). With repeated use, your pain will decrease and you won’t need it as often anymore
You're welcome!
What about Sever's disease?
I had surgery on the Achilles tendon 7 months ago. I'm slowly going back to exercise again, but I'm devoloping pain in the whole heel area. A little of fascitis, peroneal, achilles and some in the calf. This might be because I started to activate the area again and some fatigue. I still have some edema. I was thinking in taping a combination of this plus the achilles tendonitis video. Would it be ok??
Can i wear shoes after putting that tape?
Yes. Ive taped up my foot similar to this before mountaineering ( I have issues with my Achilles tendon when wearing mountaineering boots). The tape is thin enough to fit easily, and the tape stays in place well.
Can I do this myself, or do I need to go to a professional to have this tape applied correctly? Also, how often? I have severe heel pain and teach fitness classes.
you can do this yourself. It typically lasts me 2-3 days with showers before i need reapply. :)
Does this stop the pain?
yes it is instant relief
What is color difference
nothing just so we can see difference of placement
Nothing sticks to me! Including this product
can i play basketball while wearing this on my feet
You should be able to
What if you only have black tape
Stupid
I came
Exercises
biggest waste of money... the tape doesn't stick even after a serious wash of my ankle and even when i used standard tape to hold it in place it did nothing for my injury either...
Camera view of other side of foot would have been beneficial.
We just released an updated tutorial for Heel taping, give it a look here! ua-cam.com/video/B7mel2bM-KE/v-deo.html
Good information but dry presentation. He would be a good golf commentator
haha, we tried to spice things up a bit with our updated tutorial, check it out here - ua-cam.com/video/FK3Q30QIlVc/v-deo.html
you kind of should of said the tips at the beginning. . . . . .