Foot taping can offer short-term support by helping control strain through the arch and heel. It may be especially useful during a painful phase, before a long work shift, or while transitioning into better footwear or orthotics. Clinical guidance supports rigid or elastic taping when used together with other physical therapy treatments for short-term improvements in pain and function. (orthopt.org) Taping is not usually a stand-alone cure, and skin irritation is possible, so remove tape if itching, redness, or blistering develops.