When to Strap an Ankle?
Reasons You Might Need to Strap Your Ankle? Help Ankle Injuries Move Through the Healing Process. Allow You to Return to Sport or Other Physical Activities...
- Help ankle injuries move through the healing process.
- Allow you to return to sport or other physical activities following an ankle injury.
- Reduce the likelihood of aggravating your ankle injury.
- Prevent future ankle injuries during high-risk sports or activities.
When Should I tape my ankle?
Initially, an athletic trainer may tape your ankle to help reduce the swelling that often occurs right after an injury. Later, taping the ankle provides the external stabilization that your stretched ligaments (tissues connecting bone to bone) need while they heal.
Should I strap my ankle?
Strapping your ankle with adhesive tape is crucial for the prevention of ankle injuries. You can also use strapping tape to help you recover from an ankle sprain and help prevent further injury, like when you land awkwardly during sport or running.
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