Strapping for Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciopathy

Strapping for heel pain is a useful tool to offer stabilisation to the plantar fascia and reduce stresses and strains upon it. You will have had the strapping technique demonstrated to you at your appointment, but below you will find a video demonstrating how to apply it yourself at home.

Not all tapes are created equal. We use a high-grade Kinesiology Tape, which is stretchy and has good adhesive properties. It is also water resistant. Some cheaper tapes have poor adhesive, which at best peel off easily and at worst cause skin reactions, including dermatitis.