1 Prep: Skin should

be dry and free 2 4 5 Stretch the

area that is 6 7
of oil, sweat going to be
and lotion; taped. See

START
any excess instructions
hair should be
trimmed. Cut tape 3 Anchor the tape
to desired with no stretch.

HERE
length.
Apply the rest
of the tape as
Fold length of tape in half and outlined in the
round the corners. This keeps
the tape from catching on Tear tape backing Rub thoroughly to
clothing and helps the tape 2” from one end. activate adhesive.
stay on longer.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THE NO STRETCH INSTRUCTIONS. STRETCHING THE TAPE MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT, IRRITATION AND ITCHINESS ON APPLICATION SITES. IF THIS OCCURS, DISCONT INUE USE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

achilles tendon ankle back - lower BACK - upper

RockTape is made of 97% cotton, 3% nylon and an acrylic
adhesive. It is 100% latex-free.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Open wounds • Infants/toddlers/
2
• Skin lesions children too young to Bring tape up and
• Adhesive allergies communicate over in a criss-cross
pattern, anchoring on
In some cases, mild/moderate skin reactions can occur.
1 2 1 either side of ankle
with no stretch. 1 Bend at waist. Anchor tape 2 Apply a support strip across the 1 2
These include redness, itchiness, hives, swelling. Immediately Lean forward and slightly round Maintain the stretched position and
Optional, although recommended: at top of glute and run strip target area with no stretch.
remove tape if any skin reaction occurs and consult your Tear tape in middle and peel back to stretch the area. Anchor apply second strip from bottom
tape at mid-arch. Run tape over apply piece of tape across the release paper to expose tape. Step Optional: To create additional vertically up the side of the spine
primary care physician if symptoms are severe or do not with no stretch. Repeat with tape just below left shoulder and of right shoulder downward and
Achilles tendon with no stretch. onto the tape and rub bottom of support, repeat the application, diagonally with no stretch across
improve within two days. second piece of tape on other side apply downward and diagonally
calf. Relax foot and rub down. foot to activate adhesive. with no stretch across back toward the back toward the waist.
application. of spine withno stretch.
waist.

calf elbow groin hamstring it band

1 2 1 Lie on your back
with your leg out to 2 Apply a support strip 1 2
Apply a support strip across the target area
the side at a 45º angle with no stretch. With feet Apply a support
pointed down. Anchor across the target area to stretch the groin.
with no stretch. shoulder-width strip across the
tape above elbow and Anchor tape at the top of apart, reach for target area with
run to just above wrist inner-thigh and run to just toes to stretch no stretch.
with no stretch. above the knee with hamstring. Keep
no stretch. knees straight
1 2 while lifting your
chin upward. 1 2
Place the calf in a stretched Apply a support strip across the Anchor tape just Lying on side, cross top leg over Apply a support strip across the
position. Apply tape from just target area with no stretch. below glute. Run and touch knee to table or ground. target area with no stretch.
above ankle to the top of the calf tape to just above Anchor tape on the side of leg on
with no stretch. the knee area with upper thigh and run to knee with
no stretch. no stretch.

KNEE neck plantar fasciitis rib area shin

1 1 2 For arch support, anchor 1 With arm over head, 2 Apply a second strip 1 2
tape on top of foot and stretch body by running from the
Flex foot. Anchor tape to heel and wrap from outside to inside leaning away from top of the rib area
Finish with affected area. Anchor diagonally in the
Sit with leg at +90º overlapping the run to ball of foot with no stretch. with no stretch.
tape above the rib area opposite direction.
angle. Apply tape pieces of tape and apply diagonally
below knee and as demonstrated with no stretch to Lying on back, bend Apply support strips of
wrap around.
Apply just enough
with no stretch 1 2 below the rib area.
downward. Anchor tape
tape at the upper and
lower portions with no
stretch to prevent Stretch neck by lowering chin onto Apply a support strip across target
the tape from stretch.
wrinkling. 2 chest. Anchor tape at mid-back on
the spine and run strip to top of
area with no stretch. Make sure to just below the knee with
no stretch.
the shoulder with no stretch. Apply
second strip from spine to other
shoulder with no stretch.

shoulder swelling - edema thigh toe wrist

1 2 With arm in back of body
and across low back, 1 Use pre-cut Edema strips or cut
2 1 pointed downward to stretch
wrist, anchor tape on hand and
With arm in front tape from top of shoulder making sure to leave a 1”
of body and across around front to the top of anchor section. Place body part run tape with no stretch
stomach, anchor bicep with no stretch. up top to mid-forearm.
tape at top of position. Anchor
shoulder and tape at top of
run to the swelling and
mid-upper arm apply tape with no
with no stretch. stretch so there
is space between 1 2 1 2 2
the individual Tuck leg under and lean back as Apply a support strip across the You may wish to use 1” Digit Tape While maintaining the pointed toe
Apply support far as possible. Anchor tape at top target area with no stretch. for this application. position, anchor the tape at the end pointed downward, apply a support
strip to middle of thigh and run to just above the of the toe and apply upward toward strip just above the wrist.
of shoulder with knee with no stretch. Stretch the area to be taped by the ankle with no stretch.
no stretch. pointing the toe.

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