KINESIOLOGY TAPING FOR SPORT

ACHILLES
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GETTING STARTED
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Ideal for achilles tendinopathy, this application makes use of

the manipulative nature of K Tape. It is a little more
advanced though, so pay attention to the positioning and
techniques as you make your way through the app.

You'll need to manipulate the position of the foot whilst

taping so pay attention to the sections where the tape is
ripped and how you can manipulate the stretch on the
achilles.

Always remember not to "tape by numbers" and use your

own clinical reasoning for every application.

patrick harding
Patrick is a Physiotherapist and
Performance Coach for Hintsa
Performance, working in Formula One
and Professional Boxing.

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THE FOUNDATIONS
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YOU WILL NEED: EXTRA STICKY KINESIOLOGY TAPE & TAPING SCISSORS

1
PREPARE
Dorsiflex the foot to stretch the
achilles and calf.

Measure a long strip of tape from

the bottom of the heel to the top Quick Tip:
of the calf. Cut and round the
If you have access to PRE-TAPE
edges.
spray. This is the time to use it.
The achilles can be a tricky area
Rip the backing paper for tapes.
into three.

1.The first for the base anchor

at the heel
2.The second that will cover the
achilles tendon and muscle
tendon unit
3.The third for gastrocnemius
and top anchor.

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THE SUPPORT
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THE STRETCH PROPERTIES OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE ALLOW YOU TO MANIPULATE THE TAPE FOR THE BEST RESULTS

2
ANCHOR
Keeping the foot in
dorsiflexion, stick section one
(your first base) to the heel
with no stretch.

3
ACHILLES
Quick Tip:
If you're using a massage bed
to tape, you can use you knee
to manipulate the foot
position.
Lay the second section of the
tape over the Achilles tendon and
muscle tendon unit with 50%
stretch, centralising the tape as
much as possible over the
tendon.

Once applied, take extra care to

mould the tape around the
tendon.

This will make the application

more comfortable, and help it
stick more securely around the
tendon.

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THE LIFT
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THE ACHILLES IS NOTORIOUSLY TRICKY TO GET TAPE TO STICK, APPLYING A SECOND STRIP HELPS A LOT

4
CALF
Quick Tip:

Maintaining a calf stretch, lay

the rest of the tape along the
belly of gastrocnemius with no
stretch.

5
SECURE
Measure a short strip of tape
around the achilles. Cut and
round the edges.

Rip the backing paper into 3

sections and remove the middle
piece of backing paper.

Apply 50% stretch to the middle

of the tape, aiming directly over
the achilles tendon.

Lay the remaining tabs of the tape

down with no stretch.

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THE FINISH
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THIS IS HOW THE PERFECT ACHILLES APPLICATION SHOULD LOOK

Please let us know how you get on with the application. If

you have any questions or suggestions don't hesitate to get
in touch.

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evolving.

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passion and we've built SPORTTAPE on providing honest
practical advice, and products that work.

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