Durham City Physio: Ankle Taping

Easy to follow taping technique for preventing lateral ankle sprains. Different techniques can also be used individually: stirrup, Fig. 8 or heel lock (not shown in this video - watch this space). Taping used incl. Underwrap, Hypafix 5cm (anchors), Leukotape 38mm (stirrups) and 50mm Tensoplast (fig 8). Can also use Leukotape (zinc oxide) for Fig.8 for increased restriction of inversion. Always check person not allergic to tape. Taping should alleviate symptoms and not aggravate them.