How to Tape Flat Feet

Did you know taping flat feet help to prevent them from overpronation, making it easier for you to exercise and walk without being in pain? Also referred o as plantar taping, it helps to relieve foot pain. Which is ideal for performers, athletes, and people who like to exercise. So how do you tape flat feet?

How To Tape Feet for Arch Support

First and foremost, you need to buy KT foot tape that has been specially designed for taping flat feet. And by taping your flat feet based on the arch of your feet, you customize the support your feet get especially for high impact activities like basketball, jogging or even a long shift at the hospital if you are a nurse. Which is similar to getting a custom insole for your feet.

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Most athletic tape for flat feet come with arch taping instructions. But first, you need to shave your legs before you tape them. To prevent experiencing pain when you rip off the tape once you decide to remove the tape. Then you need to wrap the tape tight enough, so it offers support but loose enough that it does not hinder movement.

You may need to spray foot toughened like Tuff skin to help the tape stick on your feet. Wrap the ball of your foot then run it across your entire foot. Then pass the tape under your toes. Then wrap medical tape on top of the tape. Wrap the tape around the whole foot. Then put on your shoes and socks as usual.

If you don’t want all this, you can invest in inner soles for flat feet or make your own DIY insoles.

Once done, remove the tape gently then soak your feet in a warm Epsom salt foot bath to relieve pain and remove any leftover adhesive. You can get a lightweight Kinesio tape for overpronation for regular use.so you can use them with your daily dress shoes.

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Only use the tape if you do not have severely flat feet. And talk to your doctor before you begin using the technique.