Preventative full ankle strapping

Step 1

Start in the forefoot.

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Step 2

Guide the tape diagonally up the foot…

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Step 3

and around the back of the heel bone.

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Step 4

Then come round smoothly and go over the mid-foot.

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Step 5

Then under the foot and back over diagonally, a little higher this time.

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Step 6

Then go back around the heel a little higher,...

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Step 7

then diagonally forwards and around the foot again.

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Step 8

Smooth the bandage under the bottom aspect of the heel and pull upwards, really giving support to the lateral ankle ligaments.

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Step 9

Then come round the heel again...

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Step 10

and finish off just above the ankle.

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