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beein by placing the base of the tape _0n t_he Kti surface °f thefoot. Have-flfe ^anmli their foot. Apply tension to the elastic P^atient §L the foot into plantar flexion. The _lape P^u‘“Vf_ension to add is the amount needed t₀ amount . _dorsiflexion to be physically activ_e allow tor e o ^ _{{o a}j|_ow for movement into a ^bU! Tl nosition. Altach the elastic strip of tape onto ^pam^choTlocated slightly above the musculotendi.

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„ „i the above step two to three limes depend-^ReTn the size of the patient. If the patient seems “'S ^upt-_r mo to three strips of 2" elastic tape, a 3"

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L foe patient move their foot into a neutral rco deerecs). Use a thin elastic tape, such as P°®^lh. . _sheerlight, to cover in the area and 2r the already applied strips. Be careful not to S to much tension with the elastic tape as to Set normal tissue expans.on dunngjerase. Anonelastic white tape can also be used to cover orfiUin Only use 1 /2 strips around the joint to H constnetion of the musde complex during activity.

Completed combinaHon of Kinesio Achilles tendonitis technique and traditional Achilles tendoni-tis taping technique.

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

bursitis is an inflammation to the retrocalcaneal bursae located behind the inscrtion of |ca^n<N\ _and the calcaneous. It may also be referred to as a "pump bump". Pressure from ^ten _th_e pressure which initiatcs the inflammation.

**•*? ^Cxaping Technique assists with reducing edema and

pain.

Initial treatment for inflammation or edema is provided by applying two Kinesio lymphatic correc-tive technique. For complete review see lymphatic corrective technique.

Bogiń by placing the first lymphatic Kinesio fan base approximately 3-4 inches superior and medial to the retrocalcaneal bursae. Angle the fan tails at a 45 degrees in a inferior and lateral direction.

The second lymphatic fans base is approximately 3-4 inches superior and lateral to the retrocalcaneal bursae. Angle the fan tails at a 45 degrees in a inferior and medial direction..

The fan strips should form a crisscross pattem.

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Application of a space correction technique to assist in reducing edema, for complete review see space correction techniques.

Bogiń by tearing the center of the paper backing of a 4-6 inch Kinesio 1 strip. Apply light to moderate, 25-50% of available tension to the exposed Kinesio Tape.

Place the Kinesio strip with applied tension directly over the retrocalcaneal bursae.

Lay down the ends of the Kinesio 1 strip with no tension.

This technique can be applied in either horizontal or vertical to the retrocalcaneal bursae.

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