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2. Elastic therapeutic tape - Wikipedia

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   Elastic therapeutic tape used for lower back pain on an older male. The product is a type of thin, elastic cotton tape that can stretch up to 140% of its original length. [12] As a result, if the tape is applied stretched greater than its normal length, it will "recoil" after being applied and therefore create a pulling force on the skin.

3. Athletic taping - Wikipedia

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   Athletic taping is the process of applying tape directly to the skin or over pre-wrap in order to maintain a stable position of bones and muscles during athletic activity. It is a procedure that uses athletic tape ( pressure-sensitive tape similar to surgical tape or elastic therapeutic tape ), attached to the skin , to physically hold muscles ...

4. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A custom-made ankle/foot orthosis can be used for the treatment of patients with foot ulcers, it is a rigid L-shaped support member with a rigid anterior support shell on an articulated hinge. The plantar portion of the L-shaped member has at least one ulcer-protecting hollow to allow the user to transfer their weight away from the ulcer to ...

5. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. [2] It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest.

6. The 12 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, According to a ... - AOL

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   Arch support is key for those with plantar fasciitis because it helps take some of the pressure off the heel. The extra shock-absorbing cushion in the heel, coupled with a rim around the heel cup ...

7. Plantar fascia - Wikipedia

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   Plantar fasciitis is an often painful degenerative process of the plantar fascia. Calcaneal spur (heel spur) is a small calcified bone extension ( osteophyte ) located on the inferior aspect of the calcaneus or on the back of the heel at the insertion of the Achilles tendon.