7/27/2019 Rocktape Tactical Athlete Taping Instructions
1/2
Watch online instructional videos at www.rocktape.com
Apply on clean, dry skin 10 minutes before exercise
Rub vigorously to set adhesive.Never stretch the ends of the
tape, only the middle.
Rocktape can be worn up to five days and is waterresistant.
Store tape in cool, dry place. Let tape come toroom temperature
before applying.
Instructio
ns
Copyright 2009 Rocktape
1
2
1. Flex foot. Anchortape at mid arch.Run tape over ATand finish
at top ofcalf. Relax foot andrub down.
2. Optional. Applypiece across AT.
No stretch.
Achilles Tendon
Anchor end - rip tapebacking 2-3 fromend of tape andremove
backing.Anchor end to skinand rub vigorously.Apply tape to
areaindicated.
Middle stretch - rip tapein middle, peel backingand pull evenly
on eachend of tape. Whenapplying, never stretchends of the tape,
onlystretch the middle.Rub vigorously to setadhesive.
Start Here
Tactical Athlete TapingApplications
ENDURANCE TAPE FOR ATHLETES
outside of foot and wrap tape fromoutside to inside to support
arch.Use multiple pieces if needed.
2. Optional: Run single strip fromheel to pads of foot with no
stretch.
Plantar Fasciitis
1. Flex foot. Anchor tape to
1 2
1. Lie on side, extend leg.Anchor tape on side of leg atupper
thigh and run to knee.No stretch.
2. Apply piece on side of knee,over pain. Stretch tape 50%in
middle, no stretch in ends.
IT Band
1 2
1. Anchor tape from top of shoulderto lower arm with no
stretch.
2. Apply tape on top of shoulder.Stretch tape 50% in middle,
nostretch in ends.
Shooters Shoulder
1 2
1. Lie down and drop leg overtable. Anchor tape at top ofthigh
and run to area aboveknee. No stretch.
2. Apply piece on thigh over pa in.Stretch tape 50% in middle,no
stretch in ends.
Thigh
1 2
1
2
1. Lie on back and
bend both knees(situp position).Rotate leg outwardto stretch
groinarea. Anchor tapeat top of thigh andrun to area aboveknee. No
stretch.
2. Apply piece ongroin, over pain.
Stretch tape 50%in middle, no
stretch in ends.
Groin
1. Extend arm, point handdown and rotate outward.Anchor tape
above elbow andrun to area above wrist. No stretch.
2. Apply piece on elbow overpain. Stretch tape 50% inmiddle, no
stretch in ends.
Shooters Elbow
1 21. Flex foot. Anchor tape below ankle.Run tape along shin
over pain.Tape other side of leg if pain is onouter side of leg. No
stretch required.
2. Optional. Apply piece acrossshin over pain or hot spot.
Stretchtape 50% in middle, no stretchin ends.
Shin Splints
1 21. Bend at waist, anchor at gluteand run two strips
vertically oneach side of spine. No s tretch.
2. Apply piece over pain in lowerback. Stretch tape 50%
inmiddle, no stretch in ends.
Shooters Back
1 2
1. Place knee in 120 flexion angle. Anchor stabilization tape at
bottom of knee.Wrap tape to the opposite side of the knee as shown.
End with tape on the quad.Use a gentle radius. Apply little to no
stretch to tape, just enough to get the tapeto turn around the
knee.
Tactical Knee
1 2
2. Repeat
1. Flex foot. Anchor tape at lower calf and run to below back of
knee. Stretchtape 50% in middle, no stretch on ends.
Calf
1 2
2. Optional. Apply piece across area that is fatigued. Stretch
tape 50% in middle,no stretch on ends.
1. Stretch neck by lowering chin. Anchor at mid-back and run two
stripsvertically on each side of spine. No stretch.
Neck
1 2
2. Apply piece on neck over pain. Stretch tape 50% in middle, no
stretch in ends
Optional: apply longer piece in step 2 - finish with tape ends
on top of eachshoulder (swimming).
1. Sciatica. Lie down. Anchor tape at top of thigh and run to
area above ankle.No stretch.
1 2
Sciatica/Ham String
2. Ham string. Touch toes. Anchor tape at top of thigh and run
to area above kneNo stretch.Optional: Apply piece on ham string
over pain. Stretch tape 50% i n middle,no stretch in ends. Combine
with Lower Back.
