How to Tape an Injuried Ankle

Ankle injuries are common in sports involving running, jumping or changing direction quickly. Ankle injuries happen when the ligaments are twisted or turned, which causes pain as well as the possibility of further injury. The ankle joints are protected by the ligaments, but they can rupture. Taping your ankles prior to these types of activities will reduce the possibility of injury. Stretching prior to activities that can affect your ankles is recommended as well as wrapping them.

Things You'll Need

• Sports tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Place the foot of the injured ankle on your knee. The toes of the foot should be slightly turned up.

• 2

  Place the tape at the front of the ankle and hold with your other hand. Wrap the tape around the ankle twice.

• 3

  Bring the tape down around the front of the foot and go under the foot. Wind it back up around the ankle making a figure 8.

• 4

  Bring the tape around the back of your heel and wind it up around the ankle again. Finish by wrapping a few turns around the ankle. Check the tape to make sure it is not too tight.