Taping Preparation:
- Shave the area
- Wash with soap and water to remove oil, grease or lotion
- Dry the area
- Apply tape adherent to area (ask athlete if they are allergic)
- Apply heal and lace pads to reduce blister formation
- Apply pre-wrap to area


Taping Procedures:

    This picture shows the proper material needed to tape an ankle.

    This picture shows the placement of heal and lace pads to reduce the chance of blisters.

    This picture shows applying prewrap to the ankle before taping.

    The first step is to anchor down the prewrap with anchor strips.

    The next step is to apply situps to keep the ankle from rolling and spraining.

    Next comes horseshoes to lock the stirups in and hold them in place.

     Next the athletic trainer begins the heal lock.

       

The heal lock is then complete and locked in place preventing any rolling/gliding activity. The heal is now stabilized and secure.




This figure demonstrates the ligaments of the ankle   This picture deomnstrates the muscles of the ankle