Plantar Fascitis Taping

Plantar Fascitis Taping

Plantar fascitis taping is often used to alleviate stress on the plantar fascia ligament since it limits the movement of the fascia. Plantar fascitis taping thus can relieve some pain and inflammation associated with plantar fascitis. Athletic tape is widely available in most drug stores. Taping is widely used among athletes can ease some of the tension and stress placed on the plantar fascia ligament by limiting the amount of stretching it can do, therefore keeping it from stretching excessively which could result in tears in the fascia fibers.

Taping for Plantar fascitis is a relatively simple method used to help ease pain associated with the condition. Athletic tape can be applied in the morning do reduce strain throughout the day, or just prior to exercise to keep the fascia from moving too much during physical activity. It is recommended that the tape not be left on the foot all day as well as all night because this prevents the skin from being able to breathe. To help the tape stick, the feet should be cleaned with a non-moisturizing soap. In addition, feet should also be kept dry.

The success of plantar fascitis taping may vary depending on the person and on the severity of their individual case of plantar fascitis. Some times taping will not yield any success in reducing pain. In other cases however taping may be able to decrease symptoms of plantar fascitis, however it will not be able to completely heal and reverse the condition.

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