1. Shin Tape

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

3. Shin Tape
Anchor strips
Anchor strips

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

5. Shin Tape

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

7. 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

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

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

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