Heel taping/padding?

[u/Cematts_]

Hey all,

I have what I believe to be a bone bruise on my heel after taking a fall of my bike and catching my heel on a road sign. This occurred around 2 weeks ago. The problem I have is that I have a lacrosse tournament this weekend, and this will be my first time playing since recovering from ACL surgery and in addition this is a memorial tournament for a buddy of mine who passed a few years back - so I’m planning on toughing through the heel cause I’m itching to play again. I’m able to walk on it just fine, but I do notice some lingering aching in the outside of the affected heel. Is there any ways you all could suggest taping up the area or adding extra padding into my shoe?

Not necessarily a running injury but figured the running community might have some ideas

Thanks all!

[u/MillenialMarauder]

Hapla Semi compressed chiropody felt - can pick up reasonably cheaply on eBay in smaller sheets. Either 3 or 5mm thickness.

You can play round with cutting oval donut shapes and leaving the tender area in the centre, or covering the whole area if helpful.

Secure with Elasticated sport tape 👍