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The digital plantarflexion taping technique for plantar plate tears is demonstrated by Dr. Kirby in this video. The digital plantarflexion taping technique is designed to restrict the dorsiflexion motion of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the affected digit with a suspected plantar plate tear to only 10-15 degrees of dorsiflexion during the propulsive phase of walking or running. The taping will prevent excessive stretching of the plantar plate during gait. Three 8-9" pieces of 1/2" cloth adhes