Ankle Taping | Tape Your Own Ankle (COMPLETE)

Complete method of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ankle taping. NOTE having the ankle taped by a trainer, coach or team manager is preferred to taping yourself if possible. But this is useful if you have no access to a trained taper, and HAVE your own heel & lace pads, skinlube, adhesive and prowrap (using these is strongly recommended if you have access to them, in order to prevent tape cuts, blisters, and possible infection).

[@ovrtyme1]

Thank you for this video...my son injured his ankle during football practice up in Oregon and since I'm not there to wrap his ankle, he needed something to instruct him. I sent him this video. Thank you again!!!

[@Thefrankmaister1911]

followed this technique for soccer ,it gives much better stability and support even while kicking high power shots.Thank you

[@THESOTO2010]

i wanted to thank you for this video i am in the army and have 2 sever ankle injuries that i have to push thro this has really helped me so thanks again

[@travisdoddsphysio]

I use both, it depends on the situation. Both have been shown to be effective in preventing ankle injuries. Advantages of bracing - lower cost in the long run; self applied; less skill required for application. Tape may fit better in the shoe and also offers more opportunity to customize the application based on the injury. If you do brace, make sure its done effectively, and is on tight enough to restrict the ankle mobility.

[@MsFshuffling]

Thanks man! This really helped me bc I play American football & you know how physical it can get

[@PaulinaAllure]

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

[@shanekerrigan594]

Hey Travis. How long could you keep a strapping like that On? Could ya do it for 2 days?

[@Dioguin3]

Thank you Travis, I have chronic problem on my ankle (it bend sideways easily) it helped ALOT while playing soccer, felt much safer hence played better, thank you so much!

[@jessehunter10]

informative helpful thank you all the best success to you.

[@travisdoddsphysio]

several brands - Renfrew, Johnson & Johnson, Mueller are good.

[@MrBath1985]

what is this tape called?

[@toluca206]

What if i cant afford that tape?..can i use duct tape?..and i dont want to shave my legs

[@gothicjhammie]

Hi Travis, I just wanna ask what's the white paper thingy you put before the pre wrap? Thank you

[@travisdoddsphysio]

it's hard to describe without being in person. the ankle should be secure and restricted after taping; many people develop preferences (tighter/less tight) but too tight can produce blisters or discomfort, while too loose makes the tape job ineffective. Remember your objective is to stabilize the ankle and maintain it in a secure position.

[@DustinKFowler]

Will this help with Achilles tendinitis pain?

[@EpicSamsquanch]

yes it causes less pressure on other joints and body parts

[@ari-dt3cz]

Thank you I'm in gymnastics and my ankle always hurts when I do gymnastics so thanks

[@Herbao69]

nice
thanks

[@naderdada3952]

Thanks Travis for this video ... I have 3 questions for you .. From a range of 0 to 10 , how tight must the tape be and does the tightness differ on different parts of the foot ? When you're done, how do you manage to take all that tape off ?? :P ... Thanks in advance

[@travisdoddsphysio]

it's 1.5"

[@ruchiradesilva7788]

How does it feel ??

[@unsubscribe3654]

Is this video not supposed to have sound, or is my computer just messed up?

[@robsonenduro3316]

so I am supposed to tape my ankle every other day I play football??? get real.... :)

[@travisdoddsphysio]

+Enduro Riders lots of people choose a lace up brace for that reason. Risk of reinjury is elevated for 1 to 2 years after initial sprain