Achilles tendon Taping
Course
Calcaneal tendon (. Fig. 4.5a): Tendonous
extension of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, inserting into the posterior
surface of the calcaneus bone below the bursa.
Function
Transmission of force of the calf muscle to the
ankle joint in plantar flexion Plantar flexion, flexion of the knee
Indications
Overloading and stretching of the achilles tendon,
achillodynia
Tape application
The tape is measured from
the calcaneus bone on the sole of the foot up to the muscle-tendon junction
with the gastrocnemius muscle; the patient is in the prone position with maximum
dorsal extension of the foot (Fig. 4.5b) Place the ankle in the neutral
position and affix the base to the sole of the foot without tension to
facilitate better adhesion (Fig. 4.5c)
Elongate the muscle and
anchor the base, then affix the tape with maximum stretch over the tendon up to
the muscle insertion. Affix the tape ends without tension (Fig. 4.5d). Fig. 4.5e shows the
completed application in the resting position.
Reference:
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kumbrink-k-taping
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