sports med ankle taping

Ankle positioning during taping

Ankle must remain at a 90-degree angle for the entire taping process.

Area to avoid taping over

Do NOT tape over or apply pressure to the base of the 5th metatarsal.

Where to start taping

Begin taping just below the base of the calf.

Purpose of pre-wrap

Cover the entire area before applying tape.

Anchor strips: amount

Apply 2–3 anchor strips at the top.

Anchor strips: overlap

Each anchor strip should overlap halfway.

Stirrups: amount

Apply 3 stirrups.

Stirrups: overlap

Each stirrup should overlap halfway.

Stirrups: direction

Apply stirrups from medial to lateral, starting medially and pulling laterally.

Horseshoes: amount

Apply 2–3 horseshoes.

Horseshoes: overlap

Each horseshoe should overlap halfway.

Figure-8 taping

Apply one figure-8 wrap.

Heel locks: amount

Apply 4 heel locks total.

Heel locks: direction

Apply 2 heel locks in each direction.

Final step of ankle taping

Finish taping at the top and close all loose ends.