How to treat an Ankle Inversion Sprain - Kinesiology Taping to stabilise ligaments

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John Gibbons is a registered Osteopath, Lecturer and Author and is demonstrating how to treat for an ankle sprain using Kinesiology Tape and in particular for the ATFL and CFL ligament sprains.
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In another video John shows you how to tape for posture as this technique will help control the position of the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle and also the upper crossed syndrome (UCS) defined by Janda. Great to control forward head posture, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical pain and even headaches because of the control position. The patient can leave the tape on for 3-5 days and make sure patient is not allergic to any of the products prior to application.
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[@messedbeing5182]

Hi, i am a marathon runner and have been suffering for more than 3 months from a torn ligament. I was given an ankle binder but that is quite painful to wear. This looks so much better. My friend told me that she got rid of the same injury in two months. She saw your video too. Thank you Mr.Gibbons.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, ankle ligaments take many months to improve, regards JG

[@noahzwart9157]

Hi, can i ask you: did you partially or fully tear your ankle ligament, because i have a partial tear in my ankle and it has been 5 weeks now. It's getting a little bit better but i don't know how long i should wait to try and jog again

[@messedbeing5182]

@@noahzwart9157 hi! I was wrong about my injury mentioned here, it got worse in the future. It's been more than a year and it's still not the same. It was not a complete tear but a very bad tear. Nonetheless, all the best.

[@noahzwart9157]

@@messedbeing5182 ahh sorry to hear that, thank you! And i hope it gets better for you!

[@messedbeing5182]

@@noahzwart9157 wish the same to you. I advice you to go see the doc often. Take care.

[@fbdasjkwlsdgbhngvbhnvsjlk]

I lightly twisted my ankle about a month ago and had strong pain the next day. I just started picking up soccer practice again this week and found this video. The way you explained the tension was really helpful, thanks!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, the Pink tape in the ankle taping will be to 'stabilse' the atfl and the cfl, the 2 black strips will be to act like a heel lock

[@tchizzle342]

This worked a treat today on the golf course - thanks!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats great news, regards JG

[@punkscene1]

This is the best tutorial i have seen for the ankle sprain so many pull from the outside in instead of inside to out on the first strip for the inversion sprain. which is key to get the best support for it.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks a million Courtney for the brilliant comments and yes I agree as when I teach ankle taping, I always say to tape from the inside to the outside.......by the way this is one of my older video as I have some newer videos which i think are a bit more professional but very similar (different shirt and model....) regards JG

[@twita7]

I would agree with both of you if we were using standard non-stretch tape for treating the ankle sprain with stirrups, however the nature of kinesio taping is the recoil effect of the tape thereby creating a relative inversion tension moment on the tape when taping medial to lateral - Kory, PT

[@JohnGibbons]

It causes a lift to the skin and allows the space in-between the tissues to increase, this will allow the passage of the blood and the return of the lymph as well as off loading the pain receptor.

[@andiesal]

After having 4 reconstruction surgeries, I hate having to use braces to keep from rolling it. Immediately after applying this application walking is a breeze. Although the pain is still there, walking is a lot easier. Thanks for posting this technique.

[@rabbikrustovsky]

I'm active fell runner and I've found this very useful in stablising my ankles for long runs and races. Thanks for the video John

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad i can be of service. JG

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Dusty, thanks for the comments, you can apply the Kinesiology tape and leave on for 5 days so perfect for ultra distance events, if you use zinc oxide type of taping then once it is wet it looses the effect. John

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, yes you can use the tape to help stabilise the ankle, you can leave the tape on for up to 5 days

[@JohnGibbons]

I would tape most of ankle injuries in a neutral position as if you place the ankle into inversion to help for an eversion sprain then you place the lateral ligaments into a potentially weakened position, then you risk another injury. 85% of all ankle injuries are an Inversion sprain so an eversion sprain is quite rare, good luck

[@christinegrew2037]

I really like your no-nonsense videos and no-nonsense taping methods - better than a book! I'd agree with MGauvinLMT's comment that the third piece of tape isn't so easy to see what you're doing. A different colour would help. Thanks.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Christine, thanks for the comments, I really appreciate it. Yes I do agree the video is a cit clumsy on the third piece of tape, there will be more videos added soon so keep watching. John

[@JohnGibbons]

An MRI will be the best way for a true diagnosis, cysts within the calcaneus are rare though! keep me updated and good luck.

[@MGauvinLMT]

thanks for the great taping videos. this was very helpful but it you didn't show the application of the third piece very well. that initial placement is important and it was difficult to see.

[@dustydubs8139]

Thank you for posting this. It has been instrumental in getting back out to run as I transition out of a brace from torn ligaments. The support reduced the pain that had me scared to run/worried I'd re-tear. Can't wait to run ultras again! If you have time, would love to know if this would be helpful for me to do before I run ultras on unstable surfaces or if I should go old school with athletic tape. I don't plan to do off road ultras for at least 5 months.

[@JohnGibbons]

thanks for the comments, my videos are monetised now. I have a DVD out this year and a book on Kinesiology Taping. In terms of your foot, try the one I demonstrate and let me know if it helps

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Jay, Kinesiology taping is excellent for most musculoskeletal pain so you can try the taping I demonstrate for the ankle. If you use normal athletic taping like zinc oxide then it is better to get a trained therapist to apply as it can cause a problem if not applied correctly. Hope that helps, John

[@voornachter5921]

Remarkable to place the first tape on the medial side of the ankle and tape towards the lateral side with an inversion. Kinesiotape always pulls towards the first anker, so now the tape is pulling the ankle towards inversion. I was tought (sportsmasseur and training kinesio) in case of an inversion to place any tape, kinesio or sporttape, from lateral to medial, hope for a substantiated answer.

[@JohnGibbons]

Have a look at the abkle taping for Oedema as that will help reduce the swelling. I would also have an X-Ray if the swelling is still present after a month, you might have sustained a fracture.

[@JohnGibbons]

You can also buy the tape from physique.co.uk for about £4-£5 a roll

[@No-pain]

Hello John, thanks for this very helpful video. I have one question though - if you want to stabilze the lateral malleolous, i.e the ankle was sprained in inversion; wouldn't it be more reasonable to start the first tape from the lateral side of the leg and stretch to the medial size? for me it makes sense that in this direrction the tape would "force" the ligaments to get "shorter" and more stabilized. thanks!

[@JohnGibbons]

thanks for the comments

[@JohnGibbons]

On the back of the tape there are squares and I tend to use 5/6 squares for a standard ankle taping technique

[@cougmom50]

Hi, I just found your video. I love using tape for pain. I sprained my right ankle on the 5th of May and they put it in a walking boot for 6 weeks. On the 15th of this month they took me out of the boot and told me to buy some hightop shoes and just walk on it. Sure.....That's sounds all good and stuff because you think. Well, you still have your left foot to compensate. But I don't. The day I sprained my right foot after stepping down unto uneven ground I quickly stepped down with my left foot because my right foot hurt so bad, I needed to get my body weight off it, and broke my left ankle in 3 places plus dislocated it. So needless to say my now unguarded right foot is having to do all the work while my aircasted foot sits on a knee scooter. So when I need to get into the car from my scooter or use the toilet my right foot that's still hurts is twisting causing more pain. I'm also using my right leg do much for support to get down and up from a standing and sitting position that it's causing shin pain. 😱 I'm scared to death I will break my ankle or end up back in a walking cast again. Not to mention the shin pain worries me tremendously. The sprain was an inverted sprain with partial tear and a very small fracture. I've tried 2 braces but I still get uncomfortable pain. I get pain on both sides of my ankle and that's annoying. It hurts to even lay my foot on a pillow or mattress at night.. Should I see a PT for this? I'm not sure how to turn my foot without adding more pain. It's hard to pivot in tennis shoes. Would KT tape bennifit this issue? And how can I make the tape stick to last longer? I've used tape on my thumb and side of hand for strained pain but it wears off fast but of course I'm washing my hand.

[@JohnGibbons]

I would see a therapist if you can and use the H20 version from Rocktape as will stay on for longer, regards JG

[@cougmom50]

@@JohnGibbons thank you!

[@Alan-Smith]

6 months since I completely tore my ATFL and partially tore 2 other ligaments .. back running gently now, but pain never completely goes away. Reckon this sort of taping will help ?

[@tannim101]

Hi, thanks for the helpful video. Could you clarify for me, the purpose of the first black piece of tape? Is it there to off-load the ATFL, while the pink tape is to off-load the Calcaneo-fibular lig? Tom

[@florynye-clement4499]

Hello John, thank you for this video. I understand the routes of the first two lengths of tape, but not the third one. You seem to start it on the medial side, below the malleolus, pass it under the heel to the lateral side, and then somehow it returns to the medial side and wraps partly across the top of the foot. What happens on the lateral side? It can't be seen on the video. Thank you.

[@aaronrevai2958]

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[@BadOneEarMonkey]

Awesome, Thank you, I have that kind of sprain and keep reinjuring it lol

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you like the video, maybe try and see someone like me to help you. Good luck and thanks again

[@sonyaanderson5989]

Eccentric load?

[@zsuzsabittler8403]

Very good!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lisa_xx9647]

Does this also help for weak ankles? Or is there something else recommended for weak ankles?

[@JohnGibbons]

The tape will only reduce the symptoms - a strengthening and stability program is recommended for weak ankles, regards JG

[@aprilxm]

I sprained my ankle falling down stairs 6 weeks ago. Somehow it’s a combination sprain because it’s swollen on both sides and in the back on the sides plus the front. I think it was twisted. The pain was excruciating but subsided quickly and I could put weight on it. The bruises have healed but there’s still swelling. Will this tape help it heal?

[@Editv3rse4real]

Yes a bit but it will give it support

[@JohnGibbons]

Its worth a try as nothing to loose, regards JG

[@JohnGibbons]

website is above

[@JohnGibbons]

tape is called Tiger K Tape and you can buy from my website

[@ednazuffo755]

I admire your work. Thank you for sharing

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you like them, regards JG

[@Robin-rn6ns]

i heard the outter tendon of my ankle snap at work today because i twisted my foot inward and it hurt alot at the time but it went away doesnt hurt its not swollen or bruised yet, its been about 12 hours, its a little bit sore if i twist it again in that dirrection it hurts ..think its torn ? there's no way I'd be able to walk if it was right? does a spranied ankle snap like that ? it sounded like a wooden stick being broken

[@GAVU17]

Why do you use different colors? Does that make any difference?

[@mathewstorey371]

John, Can you clarify how kinesiology taping works or point me in the direction of a relevant explanation. Thanks

[@edgetmking9839]

I admire you Work and thank you for providing us with life solutions. Thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

So nice of you, regards jG

[@sumbaljaved6802]

Its easy to take it office ?

[@arjunpukale3310]

my mri reports tell Longitudinal oblique tear of the peroneus brevis is seen in the midfoot, distal to the peroneal groove can i use this tape ?

[@MelodyLyn1]

I just rolled my left ankle tonight in a parking lot! Seems I can scale the walls of the Grand Canyon but can’t walk in a parking lot

[@JohnGibbons]

I am sure we have all done a similar thing....regards JG

[@Lilyspages]

Does this work on a anterior talofibler ligament injury?

[@JohnGibbons]

Of course as that is the most common ligament to be sprained in the body - regards JG

[@Lilyspages]

@@JohnGibbons and posterior talofibler ligament? Because I have both lol 😂

[@ianfosterUSA]

Brilliant thanks very much

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and comments, regards JG

[@MrAPK-nm6bt]

My ankle was sprained and PTFL and CFL ligaments of my ankles was torn(Grade 2 stage) , may i request you to show how to tape those PTFL and CFL ligament pls.....

[@JohnGibbons]

I have another video on my channel that will show that taping technique, regards JG

[@thebarber1584]

Hi , ive got fractured my right fibula 3 weeks ago, they never put me in the cast just gave me the big walker booth and week ago after second x-ray the doctor told me that i can do short walks and try to put some pressure every day so i can walk without crutches . today i can walk with out them but flat footed, cant lift my foot nor to bend as mush as the other one and got that slight stubbing little pain - discomfort under the ball of my ankle if i try to walk as normal... so, can i use these tapes for support or not, bcos i feel much comfier in my nike trainers than in that crappy "moon walker booth" and maybe with that tape support it might be better in next few weeks till my fibula hill up ;0 thanks in advance, G.

[@JohnGibbons]

I am sure the technique I demonstrate will help stabilise as well as off load some of the pain, good luck

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, the 'fanning' taping technique to control the swelling will be the best one for you, it sounds like you need to see a Physical therapist to help with the Rehabilitation process. Good luck

[@carloskurz2828]

Can I use this tape while practicing some sport or not?

[@JohnGibbons]

Carlos Guilherme that’s the idea as most athletes wear the tape during their chosen sport...regards JG

[@meganjones7803]

Hey John, can I take this same technique and use it for a medial deltoid ligament sprain?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hey Megan (are you Welsh with a name like Jones?) - yes you can tape for a Deltoid ligament - place the foot more in neutral rather than eversion like the video, regards JG

[@meganjones7803]

@@JohnGibbons Yes Jones is a Welsh name. My father-in-law's family is a descendant from Wales. Thank you so much for your help, I love your taping videos they make so much more sense then some of the American ones here.

[@g.b.7885]

VERY USEFUL THANKS ❤️ (WOULD YOU MIND RAISING THE VOLUME?!)

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@zoeygrissom5572]

Do you have one for shoulder AC

[@JohnGibbons]

I do so search my videos, regards JG

[@berts112]

How long should the pieces of tape be?

[@JohnGibbons]

Most tapes have 'squares' on the back and a normal length for a standard 'I' strip will be 5 squares, regards JG

[@berts112]

John Gibbons Thank you for the quick response John!

[@oscargt3951]

I recently rolled my ankle, but it’s not my ankle that’s in pain, it’s more the outside of my foot is hurting when I put my weight on it. Could I use this method for the my foot?

[@JohnGibbons]

The tape will help for sure, regards JG

[@TechnoJourney805]

Hi, great video, I have a question, all the taping work on the same principle, like reduce fatigue and promotes blood flow for faster recovery, but if I use the ice therapy do we do bad or good because if we use ice, we do it different than promote blood. What do you suggest to use it? both or just taping?

[@JohnGibbons]

You can ice in conjunction with taping so thats not an issue, regards JG

[@Doctormount]

is this suitable for a more severe sprain with 1 to two snapped ligaments?

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comment

[@triluve]

Can't see the 3rd tape's way of sticking as the videoer does not show it properly.

[@JohnGibbons]

I have a newer video on this technique and a self taping ankle so watch that as video shows both sides, regards JG

[@hiranoor7811]

My ankle inside of right foot sprained by foot twist on side path I fall badly since 6,7 weeks or more the pain and sudden throbbing or cramping is not going away yet

[@JohnGibbons]

The problem with an ankle sprain as that they can take months to settle down and still look swollen 6 months later, time is great healer and the tape will help. regards JG

[@AmNonExistant]

Why the third one? It looks like it’s pulling the ankle back into an “inversion” position?

[@JohnGibbons]

Its maintaining a neutral foot - ideally, regards JG

[@AmNonExistant]

@@JohnGibbons Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it.

[@JohnGibbons]

I would go for an X-Ray, let me know what they say

[@jacegladden8725]

Okay John I have a question for you I’m about to go in my second year has a student Athletic Trainers at my college and at my college we sometimes use the Kinesiology tape but only for Maybe shin splints and shoulder pain but I always wondered how it works on the ankle like how much dose it help and how much support dose it give thanks, Jace D. L. Gladden

[@jacegladden8725]

Oh and really great video! 👍🏻

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Jace, thanks for the message and in reality Ktape does has a place in the trainers kitbag, however, it does not replace athletic tape as KTape is not designed for stability like the white zinc oxide. The Ktape will only reduce some on the symptoms only by causing a lifting effect and for some athletes it helps so worth trying now and agin. I personally am still a big fan of Ron O'Neil (Athletic Trainer in the US for Super Bowl teams that taught me) who showed me Power Flex and Power Tape system - very stable taping system. Regards JG

[@jhssportsmedicine6944]

How as this stuff been proven that it works because I used it once and I had Athletes come back and say it doesn't work so how can I show that it does work?

[@claudiusjuniorgoremusandu5552]

If you use kinesio tape, must you still use an ankle brace? I have the DONJOY ankle brace

[@JohnGibbons]

You can use both at the same time if you felt it helped but most people would wear either tape or a brace, regards JG

[@JohnGibbons]

Try the taping technique I am demonstrating as that can help her ankle.

[@lestutodilona5965]

Merci pour tous ces conseils que j utilise toutes les semaines avant le sport..j ai une cheville très fragilisée suite à plusieurs antorces,j utilise les bandes leukotape k qui sont géniales!

[@onemoresmartone]

+les tuto d'Ilona www.kttape.com/

[@rasmuscramer1577]

Hi John. Really like your videos. One question. I have a just sprained my ankle last week and are beginning to get a full range of motion in my ankle. In a couple of weeks I have a rather important match, which I would like to participate in. So my question is. Is this taping for recovery or can it be used as stabiliser/precaution in a game situation? Or should I instead apply a more "stiff" taping where I go for a more limited range of motion in my ankle? Hope you are able to answer. Regards Rasmus

[@ljmak4102]

Just want to ask the purpose for the last strip starting from the medial side. Wouldnt it be helping the ankle in plantarflexion? Say it is an inversion injury isnt dorsiflexion the movement that needs support instead? Or is it merely for stability of the ankle

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and it is a sort of heel lock or a figure of 8 that will help stabilise the ankle but it doesn't provide the same stability as athletic tape but will help. regards JG

[@ljmak4102]

Err quick question what is the difference between kinesiology tape and athletic tape? Also if there was a scenario where a footballer had a fresh injury in the middle of a match and must play on, would you recommend using the same taping method and same tape or would you use rigid taping to provide more stability? Thanks for the reply

[@JohnGibbons]

Athletic tape is more preventative and has little stretch so good for stabilising joints. KTape generally has about 120-180% stretch so not the same to provide stability but some athletes prefer it as more comfortable and can stay on for a few days. regards JG

[@ljmak4102]

Cheers mate thanks for the replies

[@avinashbhogun]

Useful!

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you think so! Regards JG

[@lentilla123]

Merci beaucoup 👍👍

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@billharris3335]

I tore a tendon in my foot/ankle getting off of my motorcycle about 3 years ago the doctor had me wear a boot for 5 weeks 24 hours a day only off to shower(it sucked but ) it never healed correctly and I tend to limp on that leg if I try to curl my toes inside my shoe I can most times walk better would this wrap help my condition?

[@JohnGibbons]

Sorry to hear that and the taping technique is worth a try, regards JG

[@abigailroberts2816]

2 weeks ago I discovered that I'm missing the Ligament that controls the inward rotation of my ankle. 2 days ago I twisted that ankle, and there is persistent pain even today. I'm unsure if I should strap it and if so how, my doctor told me, when I found out about the long standing issue, that I should rest it for a while, to let inflamation in the other ligament and tendons to subside, but did not tell me how to support it in case of injury. Advice would be welcome thank you

[@dr.truptivivekjuikar1769]

For how much periods patient should wear these tapes

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, you can wear for 3-5 days at a time. regards JG

[@dr.truptivivekjuikar1769]

@@JohnGibbons Thank you so much sir

[@santoshshrestha9939]

Well I had ankle sprain but not so much pain , I could walk with little pain and it took around 1 week but still didn’t get healed and I went for X-ray but couldn’t see any significant damage..btw what is the best leg position while resting!!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments and nature is the best healer - just give it some time and be careful and i am sure things will settle down, regards JG

[@dboyfff]

My only concern is that as you apply the band or tape..that medication that is on the tape will get on your skin and thus hands.... I think we have the fitted socks that could be used for that internally...since the tape already has give. So in other words, you get together with a sock company....and invert the sock and place it inside the sock and sell it as an alternative to doing the rap...haahaastick'em. Yes, I think we have sinthetic socks and its a selling point...or the workout gloves or rollerblading gloves...so far I see and endless potential...and many different options and preferences for a sale. Even a watch band or bracelette...for the wrist or ankle. Options is the selling point and creating a line of product with the kinesio tape that includes the tape as part of another product or accessory. Then folks can bathe instead of worrying about the tape etc. What the issue..the other products are not selling and are also considered braces and are used to prevent injuries so you save another enterprise and include them too etc. I know it can really get convoluted really fast.

[@WarriorTC04]

Yesterday I had rolled my ankle, lateral inversion. I stepped backwards off a curb and when my foot landed on the ground it rolled. I weight 175lbs and with the downward force plus my weight I'm assuming that the downward force was even heavier. Immediately I felt pain like anyone would and my foot started to swell near the ATL area. I've gone to the hospital, got an xray which I had no broken bones. The doctor said to use the RICE method for a few days and if the pain and swelling do not subside they will do an MRI. I iced it as soon as I got home, took Ibuprofen, and have kept it elevated. When I woke up this morning I was able to somewhat flex my foot upwards which I could absolutely not do yesterday. I still cannot put my weight on it without extreme discomfort. If I put my foot down on the ground with little weight and try to flex my foot or toes it's immediate sharp pain. I do feel like it's gotten better in just 24 hours but I'm trying to get a good idea of when I will be able to return to work. I know you cannot really judge without an examination or even an mri but in your professional opinion with all the info I gave how long do you think it will be before I can work a full 8 hour day with the majority standing? As of right now I can stand without my crutches but with only about 20% of my weight without feeling extreme discomfort. I can somewhat flex my foot upwards but when I try to flex my toes upwards that's when the sharp pain begins. I'm sure I stretched or possibly slightly tore some tendons or ligaments. Your professional opinion would be greatly appreciated of how long you think I'll be out based on what I've told you and from your previous encounters with this injury, patient wise. Thank you.

[@JohnGibbons]

I guess if it has improved in the last 24 hours then that is a good sign that it will improve - i can see this message is 4 days ago so how is it now? If you respond and say it is a lot better and you can weight bear without pain then it wont take long....good luck, JG

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Redro, thanks for the comments. You can use both taping techniques together even though they are designed to be used on their own.

[@lylpjaafyls]

Hello. I have a primary inversion sprain from rolling my ankle/foot coming off of a missed stair step. I have additional pain at the 5th metatarsal ball and toe. How do I additionally wrap that area to relieve pain and give support?

[@IRoaa93]

really thanx for quick replying , I will go to hospital tomorrow to check because i can't sit on the ground. It's really hurt and make me cry *^*

[@neilarora7919]

The last two strips I do not like them wrapped around the bottom of my foot would it be okay to put the last two I strips as two x strips over the ankle and on top of the the first strip which is wrapped around the foot? Many thanks Neil Arora.

[@JohnGibbons]

There are many ways to apply KTape to the ankle and foot and the way I show works for me but I do change it from time to time when required.

[@ant3131]

I am a figure skater and I recently sprained my ankle. Is that what I should do when I return on the ice?

[@JohnGibbons]

Angela Tu It is up to you as it might help reduce the chance of another injury. Good luck

[@Erinowich]

Can you tell us how you measured the tape? Is that important?

[@harshaljoshi8460]

hello doc! i have a muscle pain in my claves. i am a footballer. how much time should i let kinesio tape on my calves?

[@IRoaa93]

I twisted my ankle month ago and it's still swollen untill this moment like the first week with pain feeling when i do any work or go down of stairs , today i bought this tape . Have any suggestion ?

[@dammyolash]

Can you use the tape to support your ankle while playing basketball even if you dont have a sprain? Also how long should the tape be left on your ankle,for instance when you treating a sprained ankle. Thanks

[@Grubak96]

What's the length of the tape pieces?

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and you can buy them pre-cut - if not then look at the back of the tape as they are in squares and a standard strip is 5 squares, regards JG

[@NaythenHoang1]

Hi John, thanks for the helpful video. I was just wondering what this type of tape is called? i was unable to hear it clearly on the video, and also, if and where you could buy these tapes from. Cheers.

[@alicel2420]

Hi, I sprained my ankle 6 days ago. It was/is definitely swollen. Fortunately it didn't get blue. It's painfull when I touch it and I still walk with crutches. It is not broken (I've got x-rays). Do you think I have a grade 1 or a grade 2 sprain?

[@laszlobanyay651]

Hello John! I was born in 1981, with club-foot (left). I have Pain every day exactly there, just like in this Video. Is this Tape good for that as well?

[@JohnGibbons]

Its worth trying but hard to comment as the tape will only reduce some of your pain symptoms. Good luck, regards JG

[@priyakuberan]

Hi John, I am a Paediatric Physical Therapist from India. Would you be able to share some resources for taping in Paediatrics - especially Cerebral Palsy (foot and posture) and prevention of unwanted reflexes. Thank you in advance.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, thanks for comments and its not my speciality as an Osteopath and not a Physiotherapist so we have different skill sets. regards JG

[@bojanjelovac4959]

John, what length are the strips before taping? I have a roll just so i know how much to cut. The paper on the back is measure in squares (2 inches i think) i usually measure by that?

[@Teedee86]

Hi Doctor, I live in India and I am Tibetan. I had an ankle sprain on 27 Sept 2015. A doctor got my ankle area plastered for a month but when it was removed, i see no difference. It has been over five months since i had problem but my ankle and leg still pains especially when i had to walk and sitting on the chair for long time. I would also like to know from where i can get those tape in India? Thank you

[@Nitkurnirvana72]

Hey man i live in India too & also sprained my ankle last week playing football after reading your story about plaster I'm glad i didn't get my ankle plastered, As for the tape it's available on snapdeal just search "Nasara Kinesiology Tape" & also start doing ankle rehabilitation exercises you'll find many videos on youtube best of luck man. P.S. I love majnu ka tila, that place is one of my favourite to hangout

[@antwango]

Can you injure an ankle by standing? I stand for long periods and I cycle everyday. I initially thought I had achilles tendonitis. I literally hopped and hobbled for 2 to 3 months. Doctor told me to rest 3 months, take pain killers. My rest was to not cycle, because my work involved standing everyday. Now the severity of pain has subsided after about 7 to 8 months of not doing any running or cycling and trying to keep off my feet as much as possible. I still feel light to mild pain on ankle after a shift that requires me to stand and shift about quickly for about 3 to 4 hours. But nowhere near the pain initially where touching the ground would make me hop on my left foot. I can now just about walk and jog lightly without it hurting me but am aware that i would need to give my ankles a rub to relieve pain. Ive now located the pain to the Calcaneo fibular ligament, thats where ive always traced the pain to, just underneath the bony part of ankle. I initially thought it was achilles tendonitis because cycling requires that stretching rotating motion but most of the pain was coming from the bony part of ankle and i couldnt stand on tiptoes and i had limited rotation compared to my left foot. Any chance of diagnosis or symptoms? At the moment it is more or less much better than before but last the time i had no pain i got back to riding straight away and the pain came back after a week or 2? This is the first time ive encountered this severity of pain thats kept me off my bike for almost a whole year

[@PedroCantona]

Hi John Gibbons I usually twist my ankles (a lot) playing soccer, and i always tie my ankles with Surgical Basics Sports Tape. Can i use both together, or just use kinesio tape? Thanks,

[@LOL-sn1nm]

how long this will be last?

[@ralfe2405]

Hi John, Many thx. Which kind of tape wld you recommend to use for this kind of stabilisation and where can I buy it?

[@JohnGibbons]

I use Rocktape as an excellent tape and buy from rocktape.com

[@ajisetyawan6840]

what there is best recommended this book ?

[@JohnGibbons]

I wrote a book on Kinesiology Taping, looking on my website or amazon. Regards JG

[@hattabsleh6210]

Hello sir ! the third part of the tape is placed for what purpose ? which ligament ? thanks :)

[@JohnGibbons]

+Hattab Sleh Eddin The third piece of tape will make up a figure of 8 with us of the second piece so it achieves an overall stability - even though the most common injury is sustained to the ATFL through an inversion sprain. Hope that helps!

[@hattabsleh6210]

Thank you sir, I asked because I thought it will help the foot inversion and thats not good for the lateral ankle twist..

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the reply and hope my video helps!

[@lachlanvanzyl1679]

Not sure if you will see this but i have re-injured my ankle skating and it is really swollen, how long should I wait before skating again?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to say as swelling can last a few weeks and even months if the trauma was severe, ice often, take some medication if it helps and do some gentle exercises first, regards jG

[@moizhasan1868]

Hello Sir, my outer malleolus bone gets in pain when i run, the pain doesnt increases by the time and it doesnt stops me from running , so does this taping method would reduce my pain ? does that pain in my malleolas bone have to do with ankle inversion ?

[@JohnGibbons]

Moiz Hasan Try the taping technique I demonstrate and see how it feels as it is hard to help you without looking at the ankle. Good Luck!

[@moizhasan1868]

thanks