Preventative full ankle strapping

Step 2

Guide the tape diagonally up the foot…

Step 3

and around the back of the heel bone.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

then diagonally forwards and around the foot again.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Then come round the heel again...

Step 10

and finish off just above the ankle.

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