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Achilles Tendonitis Combination Tcchnique

-fhe Achilles Tendonitis Kinesio Taping Method will be combined with the traditional Achilles tendon _ping technique. The traditional Achilles tendon technique is designed to both limit foot dorsi flcxion assist in foot plantar flexion. This is accomplished by using an elastic tape such as elastoplast or ■jstikon. An anchoring the technique and filling in with thinner elastic tape, lightplast or sheerlłght.

It will be useful to have the patient wear the Kinesio techniquc at all times and apply the traditional _Achj|les tendon technique during activity. After several days only the Kinesio technique may be neces-

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Completed application of the Kinesio Achilles' tendonitis technique. For review sce Achilles' tendonitis technique.

Begin by placing the foot in a neutral position. Move the foot into a dorsi flexed position until the patient indicates where the pain bcgins. The practi-tioner will want to tape the foot in a slightly morę plantar flexed position to limit the patients ability to move into a painful position.

Place a lubricating pad over the heel and lace region of the ankle to minimize friction. Apply prewrap (underwrap) over the pads and Kinesio technique.

Place anchors on both the plantar surface and slightly above the musculotendinous junction of the Achilles and gastrocnemius. lt is preferable that the anchors be a thin elastic tape to allow for expansion of the musdes during exercise. If nonelastic white tape is used, only use strips which go 1 /2 way around the muscle then complete the anchor by a second strip going around the muscle.