| Instructions For Patients
After Biomechanical Taping |
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Tape has been applied to your feet (foot) to change
the way you walk and the way your feet (foot) respond to ground
reactive forces. |
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The tape is only effective while it is on your feet
(foot) and it no longer has any effect after it is removed. You
should leave it in place for three days. If your symptoms change
in response to the tape, then we can change your symptoms by changing
the way you walk and the way your feet respond to ground reactive
forces. In most cases, this is preferable because it does not necessitate
the use of medications or surgery. |
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The tape is made of cloth and will stretch.
It will be tight today and will be more comfortable by tomorrow.
Try to ignore the feeling of the tape and concentrate on your presenting
symptoms. You must be a careful observer. Look for changes in intensity,
frequency, duration or character or pain. |
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Do not wear plastic bags over your feet while bathing,
as it is very dangerous on a wet surface. You may shower as usual
and get the tape wet. Allow approximately 15 minutes to dry each
foot with a blow dryer. |
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As stated earlier, the tape is to be removed in approximately
three days. On that day, simply remove it slowly after bathing.
After it has been removed, gently cleanse the area(s) with rubbing
alcohol to remove any residual adhesive. Do not use any creams,
lotions or powders for 24 hours because the adhesive is very occlusive
and your skin needs exposure to air. |
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Watch For The Following
Warning Signs
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Burning pain. Some people are allergic to adhesives.
If you feel that you are having a reaction to the adhesive on your
skin, remove the tape immediately and use rubbing alcohol to remove
the adhesive. Then soak your feet in warm soapy water for 10 minutes.
If the burning pain does not go away in 30 minutes or you notice
a worsening of symptoms, call Dr. Sol. |
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If you experience any
problems associated with the tape or adhesive, please call Dr.
Sol at 635-7700 and follow the automated instructions which will
instruct you to press 1 for emergency and leave a detailed message
(including your phone number). After you hang-up, the computer
will begin searching for Dr. Sol to replay your message. After
hearing your message, he will call you back at the number you
leave.
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