but can you run ok with the tape? i play soccer, i.m not sure if i can run right with that tape.

It's me me me.I have to deny this on both of my ankles and one of my ankles are swollen and they hurt

Hey! would you recommend this frame for a 200 Lb 6'4" Rider?

Ive been using a foam type heel brace NEO G make. It gives support and eases pain. If i don't do any stretching and strengthening exercises,i suffer more. So far ive had achilles tendonitus for 3 weeks so early days yet. Im avoidng excessive use,any hiking ect. So i cycle to keep fit.

Taping prior to the activity.

I've had it off and on, but it's been fine for 3 years until after my run wednesday. I have a device called T-schellz that helps and i am trying KT tape again. I am going to cycle instead of running, but i normally only cycle on the weekends because if have to drive and it takes almost 2 hours vs just running from my house. My questions is this, do you have to tape every time, or did it recover enough to not tape anymore?

I wanted to post a follow up response. Since I posted here about a year ago I'm doing much better and do not use tape any more since I no longer have pain in the achilles. I had both insertional and mid achilles tendonitis. All I changed was me shoes from Asics to Altra (no heel elevation) , cleaned up my diet and exercise normally, get plenty of sleep. Occasionally I have some pain but it much better now. When I go on long hikes now I notice soreness the next day in the upper portion of the soleus where its supposed to be sore.

were you having pain at the back bone of teh heel as well? thats where mine seems to hurt most. I definitely have a spur, but all the docs say thats not the cause of the pain... But more so Tendinopathy or Bursitis,

Long ago I had an X-ray that showed a bone spur on my heel. Don’t remember how it stopped hurting but now after dealing with TKR on the left leg the swelling and pain is back on the right heel. I believe it’s been over compensation. Is the bone spur the cause of most of these folks or just muscle? Taping - will it work with bone spur? Thank you - great presentation.

Thanks for posting; I've been doing something similar. I use much more tape, & to excess. This method does lessen the re=injury chance until Ican go 100% without tape.

A big fan of taping; cured my plantar fasciitis with taping.

Yes, I 100% agree!

Hello long time runner here. I have had a severe Achilles Tendonitis back in 2018, and it became a chronic issue up to this day. I was 38 when I got it, I am 44 now. Tried a lot if things, Physios, even the machine you have :) lots of treatment and exercises but it was never corrected. Starting two weeks ago I stated kinesio taping just like you suggested and within two weeks it works like magic. Don't get me wrong, probably just like you suggested regular taping would work too, but I took my chances with a rocktape. At least in the morning I do not feel the stiffness and taking the first 4-5 steps are not painful anymore. Thanks a lot for the advice 🙂👍Very much appreciated.

Doesn’t work in all cases but happy it helped you !

This was truly a game changer for my running pain in my achilles tendon. Thanks for posting this quality video!!

Very informative. Need to be seen by anyone active & has Achilles tendonitis🤲🏼❤️ 🎾

Thank you I play tennis. 73 year old. One week post surgery. I wish I had seen your video before

any update on the airwolf xc ?

Why didn’t you strengthen your Achilles instead of taping and cure your issue.

You're just selling Hampton tape. This isn't a permanent solution if you have to buy crates of tape for the rest of your life. Go ahead, delete me again. I've got plenty of logins.

I have chronic Achilles insertional tendonitis. I am an athlete and runner. The pain is pretty bad. I’ve picked up pickleball about a year ago and my Achilles have been aching. I can hardly walk in the morning. I went to a podiatrist, inserts, brace, massage, eccentrics and still the same. I have been doing this taping method for a week and I am not miserable after playing. It’s not magic but I am seeing a huge improvement in my post play pain. Thank you!!

Can we get a parts kit list for anything not custom im looking to do this too

Found the tape was too tight , it would just come off .

Hi Jerome. I am 58 and i had a complete rupture of my Achilles tendon (while playing Indoor shuttle badminton) on 2nd December, 2023 and had undergone surgery on 4th December, 2023. After two leg casts and vacoped brace, i am walking (with a slight limp) for the past 15 days. I don't want to give up playing, but i am afraid of re-rupture. Your video fascinates me and gives me hope.. Can i resume playing with the athlete tape on, even after my surgery? Your feedback please.

Hi Jerome! Did you consider using an ankle brace instead of tapping your ankle ?

Tried this for the first time yesterday felt way less pressure on my Achilles and pain the following day was halved. I’m 28 and developed Achilles tendinitis after having surgery on my ankle and years of abuse due to playing soccer my whole life. This helped a lot.

Wow, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I’m on day one of accute tendonitus, I kinda over did it today by doing my planter foot stretches and riding my skateboard afterwards. So now my Achilles tendon is swollen and dicey to walk on. I’ve been looking up stuff for about an hour and I find your video. What a relief. Thank You❤️ I guessing I should ice it and stay off it for a couple days. Wait for the swollen/ inflamed area to go down and then get some tape. I work long hours on my feet but I’m off for about a week or two. I gotta good game plan in my head, but if ya can, please give me any advice or tip for this swollen stage and after. Thank You So Much…Mark Corey. Also please let me know what the name of the tape is that you use. Not the name brand just what type of tape I should get. Thank You.. Also between Nadal and Jokovich ( They both are Great) But I got to go with Nadal🔥🔥 That Fire He Has is Awesome.

just seemed like i needed more tension - almost like a cast limiting a single range of motion

for the parts that go around the foot and around the calf to hold your primary tapes - the ones going from the ball of the foot to the Achilles tendon - why not use reusable elastic cloth bandages (with clips for tension) ?

How it goes so far??any problems??

I use kinesiology tape after watching an ortho do it. Works great and if more comfortable. But it on temu. I'm finally healing

yah, crazy

Wow. Inflation is real. A box of 8 costs $26 in 2024. I can’t wait to try this! Thank you for sharing your success!

Are you discussing insertional tendonitis or mid section?

Box of tape now cost $70

I have had achilles tendonitis for a year now. It flares up even just walking. Will these tape jobs last a 10 hour work day?

Are you still having to use the tape? Is the problem solved? Or is it really just a mitigation. If the problem is solved then the tape should be only short term temporary requirement.

Only $30 box 32 rolls 😅

That box now is $63 Dollars

Love the content, how have the wheels held up? Have you got a link where I could buy a set? Thanks!

I’ve been suffering with Achilles tendinitis in both feet since August….It was from walking up hills….for 45 minutes…once!! I’m going to try this taping thing in order to just walk without pain. Can you tell me what sneakers you wear also and what the heel drop is? Thank you so much for posting this video!

3:25 .4mm tip? More like 3.4mm, that's ALOT of fluid you got there

okay i’ve struggled with this for less years than most of you but all i did was roll my ankle skateboarding and didn’t let it heal. worst mistake of my life if i had one with that’s what i would undo even taking a step of a curb would make my foot hurt the next day and this is the best streak ive been on in years so i’m really hopin this will help me get to the next level of being able to do calf raise rehab without the fear of messing it up all over again

I have it in both of mine.

Of course constant load on you achilles helps over time. But I have bad ankles anyway, so I wear swede-o high ankle braces. This helps a tonne, and I strengthen the achilles in my spare time (calve raises, jogging, speed rope). Anything where I have to react quickly to someone else's movements; I wear the braces.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, super interesting and helpful. I'll be trying the tape to supplement my excercises :)

Have you tried playing without the tape? What does it feel like afterward?

How long (weeks, months) did you have to wear this for daily life?(not including sport life)

Wonder if I can tape my knee? Do you know anyone who has? ❤

I ordered the newest and lightest XC model FM61 frame directly from Tantan, not through ebay or Aliexpress, and I must admit I am a little worried cause it has been exactly one month and still haven't heard from them other than a couple of emails after ordering. I did request for a paint job for $135. So maybe that adds significantly more time.