Truetape Application
Ankle
03:03 Min.
TRUETAPE: how to tape your ankle
DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS
Main application
Stabilization
Sprained ligaments
Pain from overstrain*
What you need
3 TRUETAPE strips
Wearing time
3-4 days
Taping tips
Apply tape 1 hour before starting an activity
Thoroughly remove dirt, moisture, oils and lotions from the skin before taping
Do not wear the tape for longer than 7 days
To activate the adhesive, carefully rub the tape several times after applying
In areas that are particularly hairy, trim the hair to ensure the tape sticks better
Remove paper backing before application and always make sure the ends of the tape are applied WITHOUT stretch
PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING POSITION
Sit down on the floor or a chair and bend your leg.
1. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Tear the paper backing in the middle and peel it back. Apply the tape with 75% stretch to the out- and frontside of your ankle.
0% STRETCH
Pull your foot towards the shin and wrap the back end of the tape around your Achilles without stretch.
0% STRETCH
Apply the front end of the tape without stretch towards the heel.
2. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the anchor of the second strip without stretch just above the outside of your ankle.
50% STRETCH
Tape with 50% stretch over the outside of the ankle, curve around the bottom of your foot...
50% STRETCH
...and further upwards over the inside of your ankle.
0% STRETCH
Apply the end of the tape without stretch just above the first strip at the inside of your ankle.
3. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the anchor without stretch just ahead of the other strip on the outside of your foot.
50% STRETCH
Pull your foot towards the shin again and apply the tape with 50% stretch just below the outside of your ankle.
50% STRETCH
Further curve around your Achilles and the inside of your ankle with 50% stretch.
0% STRETCH
Apply the last bit of tape without stretch to the inside of your foot.
DONE!
Make sure to give the whole application another good rub to activate the adhesive. Congrats, that's it.