This is a simple sports taping technique to help reduce the strain on the Achilles tendon whilst it is healing. It can help with treating Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy, partial Achilles ruptures, insertional Achilles tendonitis, and Sever’s disease.
How to tape the Achilles tendon
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