This article looks at the structure of the foot — including bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons — and some of the common conditions that affect it.

The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones. Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy here.

Taping your foot can help to reduce plain from plantar fasciitis and promote healing. We'll go over what kind of tape to use and how to apply both zinc oxide and kinesiology tape.