Truetape Application
Achilles tendon
02:48 Min.
TRUETAPE: how to tape your Achilles tendon
DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS
Main application
Pain at Achilles tendon
Peritendinits
Bursitis*
What you need
2 TRUETAPE strips
1 pair of scissors
Wearing time
3-4 days
Taping tips
Apply tape 1 hour before starting an activity
Thoroughly remove dirt, moisture, oils and lotions from the skin before taping
Do not wear the tape for longer than 7 days
To activate the adhesive, carefully rub the tape several times after applying
In areas that are particularly hairy, trim the hair to ensure the tape sticks better
Remove paper backing before application and always make sure the ends of the tape are applied WITHOUT stretch
PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
START
Pull your foot towards your shin during the whole application.
1. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the tape on the arch of your foot without any stretch.
50% STRETCH
Apply with 50% stretch and come around the heel and upwards the Achilles tendon.
0% STRETCH
Apply the last bit of the tape without stretch.
2. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Cut the tape in half and apply with 75% stretch over the point of pain on your Achilles tendon.
0% STRETCH
Finish both ends without stretch again.
3. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Apply second half strip with 75% stretch to a potential second point of pain in the middle of your Achilles tendon.
0% STRETCH
Apply the ends of the tape without any stretch.
DONE!
Make sure to give the whole application another good rub to activate the adhesive. Congrats, that's it.