How to Tape a Pinkie

Jamming or breaking the pinky is a common injury. This type of injury occurs often in many different sports including football, soccer, basketball and volleyball, among others. Jamming your finger causes soreness when the pinky is moved. Stabilizing the pinky until the muscles, ligaments and tendons have a chance to heal will reduce any uncomfortable or irritating pain. As long as there is no bone protrusion, the pinky can be taped to stabilize it while it heals.

Things You'll Need

• Medical tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Clean your pinky finger thoroughly before performing any first aid to the finger. Reduce any swelling with ice prior to taping.

• 2

  Hold the pinky finger relaxed and slightly bent. Unroll the medical tape approximately 2 inches to get started.

• 3

  Start at the bottom of the pinky closest to the hand. Wrap the tape securely, but not tightly, around both the slightly bent pinky and ring fingers. Continue wrapping upward toward the top of the fingers.

• 4

  Trim the tape once you have reached the top of the pinky finger. Re-check these two fingers in approximately five to ten minutes. If the tips of your fingers are turning purple due to loss of circulation, re-tape the fingers.

• 5

  Continue to tape pinky finger until the soreness has gone away. This typically takes about two to four weeks. If pain still persists after four weeks, consider contacting your physician.