sinus tarsi syndrome - taping?

[dylan]

Hi

Sinus tarsi syndrome is often due to stiffness as a result of overpronation i find. I stand by taping not working. Especially in a 12 year old, PF taping can close down the sinus tarsi and restrict calcaneal rotation. I used to use taping for this, I just wasnt getting good results. Chuck in some orthotics and let it move I say - but hey, everyone is different and that is the beauty of it..

[ankado]

Thanks to everyone for replying. She is resting at present but looking for taping as a way of preventing overpronation when she can't wear her insoles when she is dancing. I think the taping we have been advised sounds about right. Its no help at present when she is acutely inflamed but might help later.

[sharileedahl]

Hi

Sinus tarsi syndrome is often due to stiffness as a result of overpronation i find. I stand by taping not working. Especially in a 12 year old, PF taping can close down the sinus tarsi and restrict calcaneal rotation. I used to use taping for this, I just wasnt getting good results. Chuck in some orthotics and let it move I say - but hey, everyone is different and that is the beauty of it..

Dylan - Thanks for the response. My argument is that I don't think I've seen someone that overpronates AND has stiffness. The majority of time I find those overpronaters relatively lax. The restriction that you find with calcaneal rotation....why do you feel that stresses the structures within the sinus tarsi? Are you saying that the structures are stressed because the calcaneus is relatively fixed and the talus is shearing across it rather than the two bones have some sort of coordinated movement???

[IceMan]

Hi

Sinus tarsi syndrome is often due to stiffness as a result of overpronation i find. I stand by taping not working. Especially in a 12 year old, PF taping can close down the sinus tarsi and restrict calcaneal rotation. I used to use taping for this, I just wasnt getting good results. Chuck in some orthotics and let it move I say - but hey, everyone is different and that is the beauty of it..

I'm curious. What kind of taping technique did you use? I would think a modified Low Dye tape job might be helpful in this case.