1. Ankle taping

2. Purpose Prevent Anterior/posterior translation of tib/fib on talus
Prevent inversion/eversion of ankle mortise
NOT MAKING A CAST

3. Many types Closed-basket Open-basket KT/Rock Tape Stability Swelling
Lymphatic drainage (lymphedema)

4. Types of taping

5. 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
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6. 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.

7. video

8. Pattern Pre-wrap Anchor Stirrup horseshoe Figure 8 Heel lock
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