KT TAPE Lateral Ankle sprain

ATFL, lateral ankle sprain or strain, inversion sprain
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[@mollybosek4941]

So glad I found this video, thank you! It's by far the clearest, most concise and helpful taping how-to. Most people filming these forget they're filming for people who have no clue what they're doing, you didn't.

[@alysmarcus7747]

Thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou !! finally i found a video that A - makes sense - and B-if you have a sprained ankle you can actually understand the taping when your in pain and frustrated. in two minutes you were clearer than anyone else took 20 and the taping was so strange!

[@enoina]

Happy to help

[@lupogdg]

there are many tutorials on the subject, yours is the best. bravo!

[@enoina]

lupogdg thank you and I’m glad you find it helpful!!!

[@gracewilkey7461]

this is by far the best taping i’ve done to my ankle. great video.

[@enoina]

Grace Wilkey Thank you very much for the good feedback! If you have any questions at any point please do not hesitate to ask.

[@bonannie]

This is the best explanation of this taping I’ve found. Thank you.

[@myhounddog]

Agreed 👍

[@Ro0p]

Thanks for this, applied it myself and it feels much better. I'm studying kinesiology and this gave me some practice:)

[@Eduardo-cs7qf]

Best instructive video I've seen !

[@enoina]

Eduardo Garcia thank you so very much 🙏🏻

[@vijayperumal1017]

Hi sir, Am a sports physiotherapist. Thanks you for your easiest way of taping ..

[@enoina]

Vijay Perumal certainly my pleasure and thank you for taking the time to watch the videos that I have done

[@godspark6558]

This is the best tape job in my experience

[@EsbenT]

Very good and thorough explanation; I especially appreciate the reasoning for why certain strips go where.

[@enoina]

EsbenT thank you for the feedback. I’m glad you found this helpful

[@myhounddog]

Fantastic. I really appreciate your video.

[@enoina]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@dineshphysio7462]

sir can you please tell me these techniques are helpful for a patient with ctev to correct deformity

[@ustatpreetsingh46]

i got this while playing badminton i have got a nerve swollen on my ankle i can feel it i can walk but it pain in certain positions its on my left foots left ankle can it reduce the swelling of that nerve and in hos much time my ankle cud be fine

[@abigailslusinski9315]

Hi! I had a fractured growth plate, and I’m healed up, but I am having discomfort and pain, I was told I had inflamed, or just bothered the ligament right to wear you were pointing in the video, I’m out for only a week, will this tape help me with dance? because I do ballet on pointe and it’s very hard for me to go on pointe with this injury.

[@brianjosephrivera9050]

I have a torn atfl.. Is this the way i should tape my ankle just like the one in the video? Thanks

[@InsomniacWriter]

So glad I found this

[@enoina]

Drunken Insomniac Writer I’m very glad this helps

[@sharayahdillon4362]

Gonna get some it tape now.... I've basically torn all of my ankle ligaments.... plus my leg is messed up but that is a different story. Thank you gonna try something different

[@lil-secret5193]

I sprained my ankle 8 days ago and it was really bad like i couldn't walk for 3 ish days but i can walk on it and rotate it now but i was wondering how long beforw it fully heals as i wanna get back to football

[@bjornorrithorleifsson]

This worked great thx

[@brunooliva1967]

Hi, I had an ankle sprain 5 months ago and this week I will play soccer for first time since then. I want to know if this kind of taping is better than using a conventional ankle support when playing soccer?

[@enoina]

+Bruno Oliva Yes this is better. This allows for ankle range of motion while allowing for full strength

[@jackdawsproduction]

I'm sceptical to this kind of stuff, but I sprained my foot pretty bad and it gets better, but sloooowly. I thought I'd better try this then, it can't hurt. I've been able to walk 15000k steps without a limp today, I still feel some slight pain, but not that knife cutting pain that makes one limp. I don't know if it's placebo or what not, but it seems to work, and my foot is just as flexible as normal.

[@enoina]

I’m stoked this helped you to feel better!!!!

[@rocckinafinelli9089]

🇫🇷 🇫🇷 in

[@owencoyne6223]

Could I use 15-20% tension as I am a lineman and a heavy lifter and could use all the stability I can (I had a grade 2 ankle sprain and was booted for 5 weeks and in a soft cast for 3 in Nov. '16)

[@enoina]

Owen Coyne you could but why would you want to? The myth in taping is that increased tension means increased stability which is actually false. With that the more tight the tape is the more it becomes like a brace instead of mobility of a ankle being allowed. The table is designed to lift the skin to take pressure off the nerves and muscles thereby allowing the muscles to work properly with good ankle stability.

[@owencoyne6223]

ergasia PT alright thank you for your response

[@soniarodriguez1462]

Does this work after atfl reconstructive surgery? I just need something to walk around with that's not a brace

[@enoina]

SIR 01 yes this can be helpful

[@kristinertter9653]

This really helped my ankle during the day but when I woke up this morning after keeping the tape on all night, the outside bone on my ankle feels sore/bruised. I likely did add more tension when I put it on though. Any idea what would be causing this? Thanks!

[@enoina]

I’m very glad that this is help you! However, to answer your question… No there is zero likelihood that the tape caused any increase in pain. Often with a lateral ankle sprain… Because of the way that you can pull the muscles in the fascia and the tendons on the outside of the ankle…. That discomfort can last for quite some time because of the injury itself. One of the things that you may consider is talk to a physical therapist or a chiropractor who can manipulate your ankle specifically the talus… as very commonly it is “locked“ after a lateral ankle sprain. But again the tape will not increase pain. I hope this is helpful.

[@kristinertter9653]

@@enoina thank you for the prompt reply. It must’ve been all the standing I did yesterday. I have a request out to my PT person. Thanks again!

[@kjvankirk5070]

Super helpful, but I'm still struggling to keep my ankle in the proper position while trying to self-tape:/

[@amandaryan5985]

I have only blue tape (KT) and I am a size 5.5 women's shoe. Do Ineed to buy the other colors to make it shorter? Or can I trim? How long can it stay on?

[@soniarodriguez1462]

You dont need to get other colors. You can probably see of you could tape it with the normal length of the KT tape because once you hit the spot that is no stretch you could just lay it down in the direction that the tape is already going. Or if you still think it's too long you could trim it but make sure to round the edges. Its expensive stuff so personally I wouldn't want to waste it. And if I'm correct it can last up to 24 ish hours.

[@tomgirl366]

hello sir I had ankle sprain after 3 weeks pain has gone I can walk but swollen part around ankle is not decreasing and I can't stretch my ankle downwards only upwards movement is easy but not down

[@karthiknetworking2415]

6 weeks

[@enoina]

Yes....improved position and stability which may in most cases reduce the opportunity for reoccurrence of this injury. There's also significantly less tension which will allow a fuller and more functional range of motion

[@hannahbauer504]

+ergasia PT Will this work for anterior ankle impingement?

[@enoina]

+Hannah Bauer here's the deal… If you have an anterior impingement… That means that something in the ankle is locked and you should have your ankle manipulated to reduce the impingement. Then place the taping on as seen in the video and you should be good to go. This is the method that I do with 100% of my ankle patients who've had a lateral ankle sprain.

[@hannahbauer504]

*****​ Thank you so much

[@foskr4]

hiya, was out for 4.5 months with atfl tear. did a long physio program but it still doesn’t feel right at all, rolled it again once too. i feel a pulling feeling in it, odd - would it be worth getting it scanned or?

[@enoina]

There’s really no reason to get it scanned… Do you recall how big the tear was? In other word was a great one, a grade 2, a grade 3 or a grade 4? If it’s a grade 2 or 3 healing can take a bit longer because the tear is partial. If you have a grade 4 (full tear) that’s a good thing. About 25% of the population has a full tear and getting it repaired can be a long recovery. Also did your PT do dry needling around the ankle? If not I’d suggest it…it’s helpful!!! Did they manipulate or pop your ankle? If not it’s recommended to help to realign the tissues around the ankle.

[@justintoth5921]

How much support is this really giving if you're only applying 10% tension? I've never seen any KT tape applications that don't apply at least some 50% tension, and most go as high as 80% tension where support is needed most.

[@enoina]

Justin Toth It is going to give a significant amount of support remember support is a loose term… The idea of kinesiology tape regardless of brand is to enhance the movement of the muscle or something that typically supports will also very typically limit range of motion in someway shape or form. Kinesiology tape is designed to allow you to move your full and functional range of motion without increasing pain. After over 28,000 tapings and from the perspective of a high-level orthopedic manual physical therapist the other thing to take into consideration is often times people will tape you into your dysfunctional position where is a good therapist will reduce the dysfunctional position and then tape you. Lastly there’s no need to have that much tension on the TV because that much tension create something that is more again brace like and therefore more limiting in your range of motion.

[@annisanafouravanka7324]

Does this help w/ the recovery of malleolus lateral fracture?

[@enoina]

Yes it can help by stabilizing the soft tissue and the bone as well… But you may want to make sure that you’re following your doctor’s orders with regard to weight-bearing status which can also be important.

[@yoel9763]

does kt tape reduce swelling ?

[@BradNeiman]

It has reduced Swelling for my Ankle - probably because it provides support to my weakened & injured ligaments & tendons as they heal.

[@industv1221]

Can I follow this method for treating my Peroneal Tendonitis?

[@enoina]

DBC TV yes you can

[@industv1221]

ergasia PT Thank you

[@nehrcdr.mohdayoubdr.mohday9629]

DBC TV can I use this method inperonel tendinitis

[@nehrcdr.mohdayoubdr.mohday9629]

my peronail timidities is antibiotic side effects

[@TrainerHutch]

Does this also work for the interior? Or would I have to reposition the tape

[@enoina]

+kev hutch YEs. Essentially the way the tape has long ends on outside, you just put on inside of ankle. Essentially taping in reverse,.

[@TrainerHutch]

+ergasia PT thought so, thank you!

[@melanieluna1525]

hi sir! how long should that KT be apllied on the area? can we use leukoplast or anything else if KT tape is not available? thanks!

[@enoina]

melanie luna up to 5 days. I would avoid leukoplast as it won't, stick as long, doesn't have the elastic support, and will largely disallow motion.

[@melanieluna1525]

ergasia PT thank you sir!

[@industv1221]

ergasia PT Also can we take shower with this thing on?

[@Birdnerd1968]

DBC TV Yes you can but make sure you dry it well or it will peel. I find if I dry myself off and then use my heating pad for about ten minutes it gets the glue to reattach so it lasts longer.

[@KingRockets]

Is there a reason why tape the ankle this way vs the way that KT tape demonstrates it in their videos?

[@enoina]

+KingRockets Yes, this one thinks about the biomechanics of the ankle whereas the other does not

[@gracespalding3288]

I was kind of confused on the last part so I had to wing it and it ended up looking totally different

[@enoina]

Grace Spalding did it help?

[@gracespalding3288]

No. I had rolled my ankle badly recently while playing volleyball and I had rest for a few days and then went to California and so I decided to wrap it in KT tape for the beach but it did not help I ended up taking all of it off.

[@murderyourlawn]

No subtitles 😞

[@mimmapasquantonio1483]

I have a full roll of tape. Can you please state the length of each strip ? Thanks

[@enoina]

Each strip is 10 inches in length

[@user-vw9be8zu6c]

How long after ankle sprain injury we can use this taping method? immediately or we wait for the swelling to dissapear ?

[@enoina]

Андрей Янчев immediately. However, you might wanna consider having an osteopath or physiotherapist to manipulate the ankle prior to placing the tape.

[@user-vw9be8zu6c]

Thanks a lot !

[@jackTR11]

Another vidéo on YT says the same taping but with 75% tension. Who is right ?.

[@enoina]

I’ve done over 28,000 tapings all with much less tension. I feel confident that with less we get more.

[@ovaier8722]

Hello, would this help in basketball?

[@enoina]

Yes!

[@kklim9744]

Where can i buy kt tape from Singapore for my daughter??

[@isky92]

KK Lim Sportslink or Weston Corp. Buy the KT Tape pro. Last longer and waterproof

[@rubyarora7651]

Hello Sir... I'm Suffering from Grade 3 ligament tear since April 2018. I m on recovery stage. But In winters it comes back... My all my efforts for my ankle goes in vain. Plzz...tell me sir How to care my ankle in winters. Plz help me Sir Can kT tape help me in any way.. If it is.. So plz sir... I request you for self applying techniques 🙏🙏🙏

[@enoina]

Ruby Arora taping, calf stretches, realigning of ankle and release of the muscles called tibialis posterior, peroneal longus and breves and the flexor hallucis longus

[@rubyarora7651]

@@enoina I'm sorry sir... This is very typical doctors language which is very difficult for me to understand... Can you plz explain in common language so that I can understand what you want to say... Plz 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@enoina]

Stretch your calves and big toe

[@rubyarora7651]

@@enoina thank you sir... 🙏🙏🙏

[@industv1221]

I have had Penoreal Tendonitis for about 4 years now. I got it when I tried to jump a very high wall. Went to the doctor for an X Ray and he said everything was fine. Unfortunately the pain keeps coming back whenever I try to play a sport. I used to be physically active and into sports but I had to stop playing ever since I got this injury. I am 15 kgs over weight now and I can't hit the gym either as I have rotator cuff tendonitis from another injury. SMH. I have ordered KT tape from Amazon and will start using it. Will update here after a month and hope to have some good news.

[@nelak3438]

DBC TV i

[@ve2287]

Indus TV, How did you get on? I have a similar problem - very old injury that flares up (aches) and wonder if this will help.

[@Mochabean17]

+ergasia PT Will this help me run with a sprained ankle?

[@enoina]

Yes, that's actually exactly why I designed was to stabilize post sprain

[@TheLastYear]

Nursing a sprained ankle. I had taped it originally like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e33WpmVrfNSqZqs Your way actually seems the more logical to me. So, I switched. Had I used your taping technique during the first week, when I was in much more pain, is it advisable to use more tension (i.e. 50%)?

[@enoina]

The Last Year I keep the change in about 10% because I’m trying to mimic what the skin is doing which will actually more directly support the foot nickel a little bit better.

[@TheLastYear]

As it turns out, the original way I was taping was way better for me. I had a lot of pain taping this way. :(

[@enoina]

The Last Year I can tell you after having tape for well over 28,000 people and a ton of these articles if this is hurting you then you need to probably have it checked because I’ve never heard of taping cause harm to anyone. Do you have any questions please let me know

[@antiquarian1773]

oh good, i thought i fractured my ankle but i guess it is just lateral ankle sprain

[@efi73]

Piece of shit tape and application. Does not hold

[@enoina]

The app is solid but if the tape is not sticking there may be to much tension on it and or it's a bad roll.