Calf & Arch Pre-Cut Application

Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Calf & Arch Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Before applying the brace, tear all of the perforations. Place subject on their stomach and bend knee so that the bottom of the foot is exposed. 

Peel of the backing of section 1 and apply to the subject’s forefoot just behind the toes. Gently rub over lop of the tape to activate the glue. 

Position one arm of section 2 between the first and second toes, and the other arm between the third and fourth toes, adhering both to the top of the foot as you gently peel off the backing of the tape. 

With the foot relaxed in a neutral position, peel off the backing of section 3 and stretch the tape over the arch of the foot approximately 2 inches more than its resting length anchoring the tape to the heel. 

Adhere the tape to the arch of the foot and gently rub the tape to activate the glue. 

With the subjects foot dorsiflexed and the calf stretched, peel off the backing of section 4 and apply to the Achilles tendon. Apply the remaining portion of section 4, above the Achilles, with no tension on the tape. 

With the calf stretched, tear the backing off of the outside arm of section 5 and apply the tape with no stretch. 

Equally spread all 4 projections over the calf. Rub the tape once applied to activate the glue. 

*Download PDF application guide 

Video Application Instructions

Dr. Kevin D. Jardine demonstrates how to apply Pre-Cut Calf & Arch Kinesiology Tape. 

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