How To Use Ankle Tape
Sprained Ankle
Ankle tape is the most commonly used sports tape by athletes. All tapes used on ankles can be called ankle tapes. The most common ankle tapes include athletic tape, kinesiology tape, and cohesive bandage. In this article, we focus on how to use kinesiology tape to wrap the ankle to support the ankle and prevent ankle sprains.
About Sprained Ankle
Introduction of Sprained Ankle
A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle’s ligaments to stretch, partially tear, or tear completely.
If the sprain is not serious, you can use our ankle tape to wrap the ankle, which can effectively relieve pain and help recovery.
Sprained Ankle Causes
Rolling the ankle in or out when walking, running, or landing from a jump.
Sudden impact or trauma.
Excessive exercise, such as basketball, tennis, soccer, or cross-country running.
Ankle muscle weakness, poor flexibility or imbalance between muscles, etc.
Ankle pain symptoms
Pain–Injuryto ligaments on the outside or front of the ankle can cause severe pain.
Swelling– The ankle area can become swollen and bruised within a few hours.
Stiffness– It is difficult to move the ankle and put weight on it due to pain and swelling.
Tenderness– Pain when the area around the injured ligament is touched or pressed.
Ankle pain symptoms
Instability– A feeling that the ankle is unstable, loose, or giving way.
Popping or crunching sounds– If cartilage or tendons are involved in Injury, there may be popping, crunching, or grinding sounds when you try to move the ankle.
Numbness or tingling – A feeling of numbness or tingling may occur if a nerve is affected.
what is ankle tape
Function of Ankle Tape
1. Provide support and stability.
2. Relieve pain caused by sprains.
3. Assist in the treatment of sprain recovery.
Application of Ankle
Widely used in running, basketball, football, horse， etc.
Popular Colors
Black, blue, etc.
Precautions for kinesiology tape ankle bands
If allergic irritation occurs on your skin, please stop using it!
How to apply ankle tape to relieve ankle pain
Starting point: Start by getting an ankle tape of the right length. This tape method requires wrapping the ankle twice, so please measure it accurately to avoid length problems when using it. You can refer to the size used by the model in the picture, which is a 50cm ankle tape for sprain.
Before applying ankle tape for sprain, make some preparations for using the tape.
In the middle part of the kinesiology tape ankle, make a crease so that the next step of application can be easier.
Start sticking, first keep the foot in the air, then tear off the central crease area of the tape to create a fixed point for the tape, tear off the backing paper.
50% tension secures the kinesiology tape ankle band to the arch of the foot.
Tear off part of the backing paper of the kinesiology tape ankle on the left side, stretch it 50%, and fit it toward the ankle on the right side.
Continue to wrap the Achilles tendon back along the ankle and stretch it against the skin with appropriate strength.
Pull the ankle tape for sprain back to the front and secure it.
Peel off part of the backing paper of the ankle tape on the right side, stretch it 50%, and stick it to the left ankle.
ANKLE TAPE TAPING TIPS
- Apply kinesiology tape ankle to the ankle 1 hour before walking is required.
- Clean your skin with hand sanitizer or alcohol, making sure the area is oil-free and dry.
- If the area you are applying has thick hair, it is best to trim the hair to about 1/8 inch so as not to interfere with the tape's ability to stick to the skin.
- Do not wear the ankle tape for more than 7 days. It should be replaced in time.
- Rub the kinesiology tape ankle many times to activate the adhesive and adhere to the ankle.
- When cutting the ankle tape for sprain, each corner must be trimmed to a rounded angle to prevent the edges from peeling off prematurely due to friction.
The most significant advantage of using kinesiology tape to wrap the ankle is that it protects the ankle without affecting joint movement. If you must preserve your ankle before exercise, kinesiology tape is the most suitable choice. If you have sprained your ankle, Zinc oxide athletic tape can provide more support and help you recover quickly.
