Best Way to Tape a Plantar Plate Sprain

The plantar plate is a small ligament that reinforces the bottom of the joint capsule at the ball of the foot. When you sprain this ligament, the ball of the foot can be sore and ache when you walk or are running. One of the best ways to decrease the stress to an injured plantar plate ligament is to tape the foot so that the ligament it stabilized and can heal. This video will show you how to tape the ball of the foot when the plantar plate is sprained or injured. This self-help video was created by Dr. Christopher Segler who is an internationally recognized expert on running injuries. He practices sports medicine podiatry in San francisco, CA. Disclaimer: This video is intended to provide general information about sports medicine injuries and self-teatment options. This of course is not (nor is it meant to be) a sufficient substitute for a medical evaluation by a local physician or medical doctor.