Shin Tape

Pre-wrap area to be taped Shin Tape Clean, dry shin Pre-wrap area to be taped

Shin Tape Anchor strips Anchor strips

Shin Tape Support strips wrap around the leg, working from distal to proximal The strips should form a line of X’s

Shin Tape

Shin Tape Continue to wrap individual strips around the calf Continue to work your way towards the heart

When you have reached the top, make sure that your X’s line up Shin Tape When you have reached the top, make sure that your X’s line up Check for neatness

Front for gaps and wrinkles Back for gaps and wrinkles Shin Tape Front for gaps and wrinkles Back for gaps and wrinkles

Shin Tape Add a closure strip to avoid having the strips unravel Double check for gaps

Shin Tape Check carefully for tightness and/or cramping Numbness Tingling Coldness Red, white, or blue color Capillary bed refill