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Old 04-12-2006, 11:30 AM
EricT EricT is offline
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Default Wrapping an Ankle Sprain

Here is how to wrap a typical ankle sprain caused by inversion (ankle turned inwards):

1) Position the foot straight (in dorsiflexion), not pointed. You want the injury to heal in an unstretched position.

2) Wrap the elastic bandage around the foot several times for an anchor.

3) Coming from outside, bring the wrap over the ankle and around the back of leg just above the ankle, pulling the outer edge of the foot slightly upward (eversion, twisting outward, opposite of the injury), to counteract the inversion injury.

4) Complete several figure-8 wrapping patterns, again coming from the outside up and around the back of the leg, keeping the foot in dorsiflexion and slight eversion.Don't wrap too tightly. You want to slow the circulation, not stop it. Frequently check feeling, colour and temperature of areas beyond the injured portion; if they become numb, blue or cold, loosen the wrap.

Some further info at The Physio Room
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