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Metatarsal Arch

The metatarsal arch is located at the hcads of the metatarsal boncs which forms an arch to assist in force dissipation as the result of movement. The size of this arch can be reduced either through acute injury or chronic overuse. When this arch is not providing sufficient support the metatarsal hcads will absorb morę force during activity than they are accustomed to. Calluses may form, and stress fractures maydevelop.

Using a mechanical correction technique, an I strip will be placed across the mid-arch to assist with metatarsal arch support.

The practitioner may want to use the water resistant Kinesio Tape due to the amount of moisture present in the arch region.

Begin by placing a Kinesio Y strip with the base located inferior to the insertion of the plantar fascia with no tension. With one hand, hołd the base to ensure no tension is added. With moderate to severe, 50-75%of available tension apply one taił along the first metatarsal to the MCP joint, the last approxi-mately one inch is applied with no tension. The second taił follows the 5th metatarsal with base placement on the MCP joint.

Initiate glue activation prior to any further move-ment.

Have the patient relax their foot. Apply light to moderate, 25-50% of available tension from the base of the 5th metatarsal to the tarsal nayicular joint region. The Kinesio strip is applied using the mechanical correction technique, tension and down-ward pressure. The amount of tension and down-ward pressure is determined by the practitioner and the size of the patient.

Morę than one Kinesio strip may need to be applied depending upon the size of the patient.

Completed Metatarsal Kinesio Technique.

When applied correctly, the patients foot should show signs of "crinkles" in the metatarsal arch region.