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How to strap an Ankle

This is just a quick blog post on how to strap and ankle for support.. Following on from the blog earlier this month on what to do when you first sprain your ankle, this quick video shows a simple strapping technique to provide support for your ankle while it is still recovering. Remember to use Rigid Tape for best results - We have quality Rigid Sports strapping tape packs available here

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Jun 20, 2016

How to treat a Sprained Ankle - Sprains First Aid

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY SPRAINED ANKLE? Ankle sprains occur when ligaments are stretched and as a result are damaged. In the ankle, this generally occurs with a quick change in direction while playing sport, jumping and landing on your foot awkwardly or stumbling on uneven surfaces. Depending on how you injured your foot will determine the precise ligaments or area that has been damaged. How bad is my ankle sprain? Classification System: There is a three point classification system used to determine the severity of ligament sprains. Grade 1 sprain:A few stretched fibres but clinical testing reveals...