Taping for a Plantar Plate injury | tear / treatment / injuries

Taping for plantar plate injuries can be very helpful and an important part of the treatment program. If can be really helpful in reducing the pain from plantar plate injuries.

Don't forget to use zinc oxide tape and change daily.

If you have any allergies to zinc oxide tape, please do not use it and if you develop a reaction to the tape contact a medical professional.

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[ripsaw]

thanks so much for the reverse bit of tape tip. Perfect.

[jbryant]

Hi Nick, in my case, it's the 3rd toe that is floating. So, do I tape that toe down?

[jacquelinecullen]

How long does it take to heal?
Also is swimming good for this as I find my foot sore after swimming . Thanks

[tog]

Really helpful video, thank you. I tore my plantar plate last July but it was misdiagnosed until a few weeks ago when it was finally scanned. It’s really painful still and I actually tore the other about 6 months after as I was limping on it so heavily. Will it still be helpful to use the taping on it, and will that still be able to help it heal?

[jeffreyravetz]

Hey Nick,
Great video. Crystal clear. Should toe be taped down thru the night while sleeping?

[moasryy]

Should we keep the tape on while sleeping ? Thanks

[ffsxy]

Is this useful for bone fracture?+The bone is not completely broken only part of it + I've done an X-ray.

[deepblack]

I’ve got V deformity toes can taping fix them? Thanks

[moasryy]

Also, when should foot exercises like calf raises and other foot exercises like pulling a towel with the toes be started ? Thank you

[poen]

How long should a person use this taping method? Is there a cut off time period where it is doing harm instead of helping or does it matter? I’ve been dealing with a plantar plate injury for four months now & apprehensive about removing the tape too soon.

[chrisbush]

I do not know if I have a plantar plate tear. NHS podiatrist says that I have capsulitis with possible plantar tear.
I have a hammer toe and bunion. Should I use this tape to hold down toe in these circumstances? NHS podiatrist says they don't do taping & it is questionable if it works for anything. All I have been given are flat foam type insoles with a softer type of foam under.the capsulitis. I have tried to do it myself with kinesiology tape. Should I change to the zinc oxide and do you have any other tips please?

[wellsyboy]

Great tip nick - I often find that you can produce pain in forced plantaflexion when testing - how do you judge how far to tape into plantaflexion?

[takayasweeney]

Hello Nick,

Would you happen to know anyone that can help me with this in Merida, Mexico?

I did a search for a podiatrist and the reviews were sadly lacking…there doesn’t seem to be any actual doctors for this here?!?

I am quite perplexed because this is a capital city and has one of the best hospital systems in the country.
The hospital is the one that the American President would be taken to if something went wrong while he was here…so I’m quite confused as to why there seems to be no reputable doctors of the feet?!?

Or, would I be better off contacting a physiotherapist?

Thank you so much for your help in advance.

[martinwright]

I have been diagnosed with a possible plantar plate tear on my right hallux. Can I use this kind of taping for the big toe?

[iduncanw]

Hi Nick, just watched through your plantar plate playlist. Some great content, so thank you. If I was to tape my toe, can I just wear runners as per normal or is this intended to be done with the met some and cut out?

[eilishdurkan]

Great video. Thank you. What is the name of the tape you use?