Ankle taping
Purpose Prevent Anterior/posterior translation of tib/fib on talus Prevent inversion/eversion of ankle mortise NOT MAKING A CAST
Many types Closed-basket Open-basket KT/Rock Tape Stability Swelling Lymphatic drainage (lymphedema)
Types of taping
Layers 2 - anchors around mid-distal tib/fib 3 – stirrups from medial aspect to lateral aspect 2 – horse shoes 2 figure “8”’s 2 sets (4 in total) heel locks Close it up
Purpose of the layers Anchor Stirrups Horse shoes Figure 8’s Keep pre-wrap in place Surface to attach tape to Stirrups Puts foot in neutral position Decrease risk of inversion sprain Horse shoes Cover holes Figure 8’s Prevents ant/post translation Heel locks Locks heel into neutral position, decrease inv./ev.
video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LpGDkiyvaQ
Pattern Pre-wrap Anchor Stirrup horseshoe Figure 8 Heel lock Close it up