KT Tape: Achilles Tendon Pain

Achilles Tendon Pain results from either acute inflammation of the Achilles tendon due to overuse and strain (Achilles Tendonitis) or a degenerating tendon (Achilles Tendonosis).

Common causes of Achilles Tendon pain is overuse without proper strength and flexibility conditioning. Common treatments are rest, icing, and in severe cases, surgery.

KT Tape provides support to the tendon aiding its recovery. KT tape users find that pain and inflammation arereduced when using the Achilles tendon taping technique.

[KTTapevideos]

@WingThaiJ Yes- KT Tape comes precut out of the box with rounded corners and a perforated edge in the middle for certain applications that need that pattern.

[KTTapevideos]

You certainly can. You also might consider visiting our "ask an expert" forum on our website to get a customized application.

[KTTapevideos]

Was it from rubbing? If that's the case you can put a strip of tape over the area that is rubbing. However, you will want to wait until the skin in that area is healed. If you tape over an open sore or blister the tape will pull skin off upon removal.

[KTTapevideos]

People get great results for achilles pain with KT Tape. I'd recommend KT Tape Pro, and make sure you put it on 30-60 minutes before you play. Also, check out the new version of the application, there's a link to it at the beginning of this video. Good luck!

[WingThaiJ]

Is this some special tape you don't need to cut with scissors? It looked like the ends were already rounded even though you just ripped them with your hands, lol. I know normally you want to ensure it's rounded to prevent skin irritation. Thanks.

[dkohls]

Thanks, Chris. These are very clear and helpful videos. (And it makes me laugh when she chews her gum.)

[KTTapevideos]

@richky18 The best application for this is the one titled KT Tape: 'Patella Tracking and Runner's Knee'. let us know how it works for you. thx

[nicaheat]

I have been having achilles tendon pain and gone to therapy but not its back. I am goalkeeper and after each game the pain gets worse. Would this help to put on before I play?

[returntosea]

I have severe heel pain and also feel tight discomfort from my calf to the heel. can I do both achilles taping with heel/plantar facitis taping simultaneously?

[jjnnww]

Lol, nice video that doesn't show the tape job. Also, buy some light towers.