MUELLER Sports Medicine PFTape, Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief Athletic Tape, Therapeutic Support for the Foot, Disposable, Latex Free, One-Time Use Bandages

I have tried everything in the last 12 years to banish my heel pain, which at times limits my walking to a block and flares out of control, and severely has limited my life. I have see 3 different physical therapists over the years, and a few podiatrists and foot orthopedists. THe norm is to start with specific stretching and strengthening exercises, follow their guidance of coure But I already do those just to maintain my functioning. Recently with some wait gain despite all that my heels were getting worse and worse. I've used other types of stretchy sports tape (beginning with letter K). This isn't stretchy. I didn't think this would work but it's likely the only thing I"ve not tried...I"m talking I've done MONTHS of research. This healed my acute exacerbation of my chronic problem WHy is the price worth it for only 7 applications? Because if you have heel pain as disabling as mine is, the price is trivial (though I'm blessed to be able to afford it). Note I needed to use this for a month to blow away my acute problem. IT says on the material it comes with that you should have tape 12 hrs on and 12 off, but elsewehre it says leave it on 24 hrs. I wear night splints so at night I gave my skin an occasional rest from this tape. It's VERY sticky so you have to watch your skin to make sure you don't cause an abrasion. Try this ...but long term, fellow sufferers, follow the conventional guidelines too One thing I did I have always stretched the heck out of my calf muscles like you are supposed to for plantar fascitis/heel pain. I think I was stretching too much and that caused an acute spike. THis rested it an healed it IT says on it it's mean to rest and heal it. I am telly you this is a UNIQUE product as far as I know the tape doesn't stretch read directions well before you use it and good luck

For me, this tape was nothing short of miraculous. I had suffered from intense heel pain for 8 months from plantar fasciitis. I did everything- stretches, massage, ice, night brace, orthotics, etc. Then I saw this tape and decided to try it. I put it on exactly as the instructions said, and took my first pain-free steps in months! I don’t really know how it works- “provides support and improves blood flow”- but I don’t actually care- it really works! I wore it 24/7 for 7 days, replacing it every morning, and putting it on with my toes pointed slightly downwards for more intensity. Now I’m pain free. I’m going to keep it onhand at all times in case my heel starts to hurt again, or if I go hiking or know I’ll be walking more than normal. Do yourself a favor and try it! Later edit- while this amazing tape relieves pain, it does not cure plantar fasciitis. in order to cure it, we still have to do all the things that the doctors tell us - the appropriate stretches, rolling the foot on a massage ball, ice, night sock or night splint. The problem is, when you are wearing the tape, you can’t do those things. So here is what I did: I applied the tape first thing in the morning after my shower. I wore it all day long every day while working, because I had to walk a lot. In the evening, I removed the tape, did all the massage techniques, rolling the foot on the ball, icing, etc. that I was instructed to do. At night I wore the plantar fasciitis night sock. Upon awakening in the morning, before getting out of bed, I massaged the facia, did the stretches, then put on slippers before taking the first step, so I was not in pain. I figure that pain means irritating the foot, so the less I did to make my foot hurt, the less inflamed I would be. I’ve been wearing this tape in the winter time with socks, so I don’t know yet how well it will do in the summer with sandals. Some people expressed concerns about the edges curling, and so far the only edge that has curled for me has been the very front edge behind the toes. With sandals I might just put a Band-Aid on that area to reinforce it. anyway, this tape makes all the difference for me!

The crappy thing is, the product works well, if it would just STAY ON. Nothing, and I mean nothing, has made my feet feel better during the day when I'm standing, running around the house with my daughter, doing laundry, cleaning, etc. Except for these. The ONLY issue is that they come off so quickly! They barely last 12 hours, let alone the 24 they claim to last. Of course they're easy to apply, they're self explanatory, really. They really ought to have 4 applications in the package as well, I don't know anyone who has 3 feet. I definitely won't be wasting my money again.

This tape definitely worked to bring down the pain, the precut strips are super helpful. It takes a little practice to get right and tight. I wanted to avoid the podiatrist taping since it has to stay on for several days and comes with limitations on showering, I need something more temporary that can come off every other day for my PT foot exercises. This product fits the bill. One star off because it’s expensive for what it is.

Purchased the 7 piece package and the 3 piece package for my sister who has a lot of time on her feet daily and suffers from straining of the muscles in her foot. The package of 7 items actually had glue so powerful it ripped the skin off the bottom of her foot and caused irritation while the package of 3 did not. Do not know what the difference is in manufacturing of them but it wasn’t pretty or comfortable for her.

These foot tapes are a miracle. I have suffered from plantar faciitis off and on for several years. My only help previous has been rest (not always practical or an option) and Advil. I found these tapes and tried them on a whim. I was amazed that they worked from the first application! I did two weeks of applications and my pain level of 8-9 on a daily basis decreased to a 1-2. Truly amazing and a lifesaver. I have ordered more in the hopes that a second round of applications will help with a more finite and lasting fix to the pain. My only caution is that after the two weeks I had some skin abrasions where the tape crossed the top of my foot. It has taken a couple weeks tape-free with the application of some polysporin to heal it up. However, small price to pay for being able to walk properly and without pain or limping.