The Purpose: The purpose of this technique is to limit the excessive stretch to the achilles

The Materials:

1. Tough Skin (optional)

2. Lubricated Heel and Lace pads (optional)

3. Pre-wrap

4. 1.5 inch white athletic tape

5. 2-3 inch elasticon

6. 2 inch powerflex

The Positioning: The Athlete should be positioned on a table or bench, prone with their foot hanging off the edge. Their foot should be slightly plantarflexed.

The Application:

1. Provide a thin layer of tough skin over the entire area to be taped.

2. Place 1 heel and lace pad at each high friction area.

3. Apply Pre-wrap to the entire area to be taped.

4. Place two anchors immediately distal to the gastroc-achilles tendon junction.

5. Apply one anchor around the ball of the foot.

6. Place three strips of elasticon in an “X” fashion to limit dorsiflexion of the ankle.

7. Apply proximal and distal anchors to the ends of the tape job.

8. Apply powerflex to the entire tape job.