This video demonstrates how to tape an ankle to prevent an acute ankle injury. A lot of ankle injuries occur with the ankle rolling inward & sprain the ligaments on the outside.
Key Points:
– Use a strong rigid tape
– Start with an anchor on top
– Put the foot into dorsi flexion throughout the taping
– Apply 2 x Stirrups
– Apply 2 x figure 6
– Apply 2 x Heel Locks
– Finish with another anchor to lock the tape down.