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TAPING DIRECTIONS

To properly wrap an injury sustained to the bone or muscle, you must acknowledge the injury that you are assessing. For example, an injury to the ankle would lead to a different wrapping technique than for the shoulder or arm. To begin the wrapping procedure of an ankle injury the materials needed must be gathered. Items necessary would include tape adherent, heel and lace pads, pre-wrap, and athletic tape. Position the patient on a sturdy based table to elevate and extend the leg for easy access to the injury sustained in the ankle. Place the foot at a 90-degree angle and hold for the duration of the taping process. Begin to prepare and pre-wrap the ankle by placing one heel and lace pad on the anterior and another on the posterior of the ankle. Next, cover the foot and ankle with pre-wrap. Start from the arch of the foot while going up to the bottom of the calf muscle using spray adhesive to secure the pre-wrap. Place two anchors of athletic tape at either end of the pre-wrap and then apply the "stirrups" of athletic tape to the foot. Have one stirrup start on the inside of the ankle, wrap it under the heel, and tape along the outside of the foot. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three stirrups on the foot. Once finished, place three horseshoes behind the Achilles tendon to support the ankle. After applying the horseshoes, create a figure eight by starting along the inside of the foot. Wrap around the lower leg, then cross over the top of the ankle and continue to wrap under the arch. Secure the tape by creating a "heel lock" on the inside and the outside of the ankle. After, tape another figure-eight over the heel locks. To end the taping, make sure you close up any openings of tape that could be potentially exposed. If the patient is still experiencing pain, suggest that they go to a doctor to find the root cause of the problem. If the patient is experiencing pain and/or discomfort with the tape on the injured area, reduce mobilization to lower the risk of furthering the injury. In case of an emergency, please contact emergency medical professionals.