Taping Tuesday: Week one - The basic ankle


Welcome to week one of our regular series Taping Tuesday. Today, our Practice Principal and Claremont Football Club Head Physiotherapist Anthony McEvoy demonstrates how to do a basic ankle tape for an inversion sprain.

Always ensure that tape is applied to clean dry skin and use fixomull to prevent irritation or on sensitive areas. If the patient wishes to have their skin shaved prior to taping it is advisable to do so at least 12 hours prior as the pores of the skin can remain open in this time, therefore increasing the risk of infection.

Having watched the video above, it is important to note the following steps to taping a basic ankle. They are:

Keep an eye out for more taping tips over the next few weeks and don’t forget we are able to get you in and prepare you with tape on a Saturday morning or before any of your games or to teach you how to do it your favourite athlete. Give us a call on (08) 9384 3269 or book an appointment online.