1. Medial Longitudinal Arch Sprain/Strain
Foot & Ankle Injuries
Medial Longitudinal Arch Sprain/Strain

2. Introduction
Think back to the lessons on medial longitudinal arch sprain/strain.
What is the mechanism of injury?
What are the Signs &Symptoms for a medial longitudinal arch sprain/strain?

3. Introduction
Medial Longitudinal Arch Sprain/Strain is a painful injury that may limit the athlete’s ability to walk or run normally.
By applying supportive
taping to the injured arch,
the athlete may be able
to continue to participate
in sports activities without
causing any further harm.

4. Objectives Students will be able to: of the tape job
Identify the objective/goal
of the tape job
Select necessary supplies
list steps to be performed
Demonstrate taping techniques

5. Objective of the tape job
to support the medial longitudinal arch and keep it from flattening out

6. Necessary Supplies
Tape adherent
1.5” tape
1” tape

7. Procedure - Preparation
(Shaved), clean, dry skin
Apply tape adherent to
plantar surface of foot
& calcaneus

8. Procedure Anchor Strips to metatarsal arch from medial to
Apply anchor strips to posterior calcaneus
Use 1.5” tape
Apply anchor strip
to metatarsal arch
from medial to
lateral in a half
circle fashion
Use 1” tape

9. Procedure Support Strips tear drop fashion to the
Apply support strips in a
tear drop fashion to the
plantar aspect of the foot
In an overlapping fashion
Use 1” tape

10. Procedure Support Strips to the anchor strip around the calcaneus
Start at 1st metatarsal head
Proceed laterally toward calcaneus
to the anchor strip around the calcaneus
toward the medial arch
End at the 1st
metatarsal head

11. Procedure Support Strips Start at 5th metatarsal head
Proceed laterally toward calcaneus to the around the calcaneus toward the medial arch
End at the 5th
metatarsal head
AKA: 5 to 5

12. Procedure Support Strips
Start at 1st metatarsal head proceed laterally
toward calcaneus to the around the calcaneus and toward the medial arch
End at the 5th metatarsal head
AKA: 1 to 5

13. Procedure Support Strips Start at 2nd metatarsal head
Proceed laterally toward calcaneus to the anchor strip around the
calcaneus toward the
medial arch
End at the 4th metatarsal head
AKA: 2 to 4

14. Procedure Cover Strips
Apply cover strips over the supporting strips in an overlapping fashion on the plantar aspect of the foot

15. Procedure Cover Strips
Use half circle strips pulling from lateral to medial beginning at the metatarsal heads
Continue in this fashion down the foot to the posterior calcaneus
Use 1” tape

16. Procedure Cover Strips
Apply cover strips over the dorsal aspect of the foot
Use half circle strips in overlapping fashion secure the loose ends of the 1” tape strips
Use 1.5” tape
Check for comfort, circulation & function

17. Practice! Get the necessary supplies Tape adherent 1.5” tape 1” tape
Get with your partner
and apply the turf toe
taping technique on
each other