Lay the end down without stretch. Smooth tape against the arch. 0% STRETCH. Anchor a second full strip four inches above the inside of the ankle without stretch. 80% STRETCH. Apply tape around bottom of heel and up the outside of ankle with 80% stretch on tape. 0% STRETCH. Apply last two inches of tape without stretch. Applying kinesiology tape helps to decrease the amount of pull on the plantar fascia, while also providing foot support. Easy to follow taping instructions for Plantar Fasciitis using: Kinesiology fan cut & taping kits: Kinesiology precut & single roll tape: Printable instructions: Kinesio Tape Pre Cut Foot printable application instructions: Typically, taping for Plantar Fasciitis is done with zinc oxide tape. This durable cotton tape is frequently referred to as "white athletic tape", as most athletes use it to prevent hyperflexion injuries and help injured joints heal faster. C., Matt. "How to Wrap Foot for Plantar Fasciitis with Ace Bandage: DIY Instructions Kinesiology Taping Videos | by Tape Expert | Comments Off on RockTape Plantar Fasciitis Taping Instructions. Kinesiology tape for athletes. Simple kinesiology taping instructions for plantar fasciitis or pain in the sole of the foot. Kinesio taping relieves pain and inflammation from sports injuries, arthritis and more. The application of kinesiology taping in patients with plantar fasciitis can alleviate the pain experienced at the level of the heel. This is because of fascial unloading, which means a reduction of the mechanical stress present at the level of the plantar fascia and surrounding soft tissues. The tape is applied in a specific manner, so that APPLY:Apply strip along bottom of foot and up the back of heel as shown with 50% stretch on tape. APPLY:Apply tape around bottom of heel and up the outside of ankle with 80% stretch on tape. FINISH:Lay the end down without stretch. Smooth tape against the arch. FINISH:Apply last two inches of tape without stretch. STRIP THREE Stick the tape with full stretch, starting just before the pain point under the heel and finishing around the heel. The second strip of tape is applied in the same way, with a 50% overlay to the previous tape. To fixate the tape better, you can use the third strip of tape to cover over the anchors. Plantar Fascia Taping Instructions 1st Layer. While on your back or stomach, apply 1" or 2" sports/cloth tape (can spray with tape adhesive prior to taping) starting behind small toe, coursing around back of the heel and adhere to the inside of arch right behind the great toe. Taping the Foot. Taping of the foot to support the plantar fascia can be beneficial and cause significant pain relief. Watch our video video of Dr. Huff taping a patient's foot for heel pain and plantar fasciitis. We recommend that you use good high-quality tape like the Hypafix tape seen in the video. Kt Tape: KT Tape for Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia, or arch tendon, is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the front of the foot. It is made of three distinct parts: medial, central, and lateral bands. The central band is the thickest and strongest and is the portion most likely involved in plantar fasciitis pain. Supplies needed: 1'' tape, 1.5'' or 2'' tape, and pre-tape spray if possible. If you have pre-spray, then spray the bottom and sides of your foot to help the tape stick better to your foot. Picture