How to Wrap an Ankle Sprain with an Elastic Bandage | Nursing Skill Tutorial

In this video I demonstrate how to wrap an ankle sprain with an elastic bandage. Wrapping a sprained ankle with an elastic bandage provides compression, stability and comfort when the proper ankle sprain bandage technique is used. Ankle sprains are a very common injury but can heal pretty quickly when the right ankle sprain treatment is performed. In this nursing skill tutorial, I walk you through how to wrap an ankle step by step and also review the RICE acronym which is rest, ice, compression and elevation. This should be explained to your patient before discharge.
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I am a dual certified family and pediatric nurse practitioner. I worked many years as a registered nurse (RN) in the emergency room, then continued working in the emergency room after becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). I also did travel nursing as an ER nurse. Check out my travel nursing videos to learn more about my life as a travel nurse. :)
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[@marilynsartadventures3956]

Very educational video. It seems as if everyone sprains an ankle or wrist at some point. Not everyone has taken first aid so this is a great crash course in treating a sprain.

[@thesunnyedge]

Thank you! That’s a very good point about first aid.

[@cheryldonnelly2590]

Thank you for that demonstration. It really help to understand how to use it and wrap my wrist!!

[@thesunnyedge]

Ohh I’m so glad to hear that! You’re welcome! 😊

[@gayathri8823]

thank you for this super helpful video sandra! i literally sprained my ankle this afternoon and your tutorial is just perfect ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Ahh sorry to hear that but glad the video helped!

[@kerryguznay7847]

If you're using a 3-in grip tape that's reusable purchased at your local pharmacy is it important to cover the heel or cover it completely like the ace bandage use

[@tiadelaney8273]

Great video - short and to the point!

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ray_bee0231]

Works Amazing thank you 👍

[@brandonanthony3261]

Thank you so much for this info video. I couldn't figure out how to wrap my ankle on my own..

[@roblynhernandez]

Literally the best!! 🙌🏻 thank uu ✨

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re so sweet. Thank you for being here! 💞

[@yuvrajchauhan8130]

Thanks a bunch for this great vid! Had an ankle sprain from my Taekwondo practice, and this vid did help a complete rookie in first-aid to be able to tie a crepe bandage. Thanks a ton!

[@nicksalvatore5717]

Was it from a roundhouse kick?

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for the feedback 🤗

[@thierrymunseugandachildren802]

Very education video thank you so much for sharing watching from Africa Uganda God bless you

[@cue_khb]

Sandra : Pretty & Perfect. 😊👌 Video : Informative & Helpful. Me: Wiser & Smitten.

[@thesunnyedge]

Haha you are so sweet. Thank you so much. Your comments make me smile. 😊

[@cue_khb]

@@thesunnyedge You're welcome. And it's true 🤗. Also, your replies never fail to make me smile. Thanks, Sandra. ♥️

[@cue_khb]

@@thesunnyedge Don't let this get to your head or make you more self conscious, but you are UNIQUE, and I can only imagine that you radiate WARMTH everywhere you go. You're a STAR in my eyes. But don't let that go to your head or make you self conscious. 🤗

[@rebeccas8538]

Thanks so much First sprain no idea how to wrap my ankle the best way Many blessings to you for such a helpful video!

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! 💞

[@KavitaNagessar]

Hey...thanks for sharing. I sprained my ankle once and I actually did the bandage correctly like you showed...I learned it in First Aid Class in school. 😊

[@thesunnyedge]

That great! It’s a good skill for everyone to know 👍🏻

[@vazquezr385]

Thank you!

[@k3marix411]

Thank you!! God bless ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re welcome! Thanks for watching 💕

[@sandyharris5508]

Thank you so very much. Love from Queens,New york.

[@nfm7011]

Great video! Very helpful! Thank you 😊

[@thesunnyedge]

So glad it helped you! Thanks for watching!

[@berlisgomez6756]

Thank you very much!

[@sadigyara]

helped me a lot, Thank you so much from Iraq 💚🌹

[@lorelaigermain7708]

THANKS SO MUCH!! Your video helped heel my ankle fast! 🙏😄

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad to hear! ❤️

[@saganaamirtham2498]

Thank you so much mam.. I practised the same and greatly relieved from pain now... Thanks a ton

[@bigdaddylizzy]

Thank you so much!

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped

[@injuredathleteproject3109]

wow so detailed subbed! Could you do a video showing how to use crutches no weight bearing for sprains?

[@thesunnyedge]

Ah I love that idea! Will try to make it happen

[@its_summergreen]

Now I know why my wrap is uncomfortable... Thanks for this video ❤ I just got sprained while going down stairs... I wrapped it earlier and it's uncomfortable as it felt cold and my ankle is tingling... Now I know why... I changed ng bandaged same as yours and now it's comfortable ❤❤❤

[@nuance64]

Hi. Just wondering if it would be better to wrap in the opposite direction to the way the twist happened

[@lindsayallshouse9470]

Ya my physical therapy books say to go from lateral to medial. Im not sure how much it really makes a difference though.

[@jaynbob42]

Thanks for the great video. With my son getting bigger and bigger, I’m sure things like this will be useful in the future lol. Also could you make a video on lower back support/pain management? I have a heavy lifting job and frequently have a bad back. Thank you.

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh yes, wrapping an ankle is a good skill to have with an active child for sure. A lower back support video is a great idea! (and one I haven’t thought of yet actually) I will add it to my list of future videos! Thank you for the suggestion! ☺️

[@Joactah77]

Very helpful video! Thank you!,

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re welcome! Happy to hear it helped. 😊

[@hwga7727]

Thanks for the help!

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@kshitijtambde7736]

Thank You so much Sandra... Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe I love it! India! Thank you for being here! 💕☺️

[@habonhassan4376]

Thank you.. this was helpful ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe great to hear. Thank you! ☺️

[@deepalikhurana6225]

Explain really well☺thank you

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you! I really appreciate that feedback. 😊💕

[@nadineafanador6017]

Yay !! You showed me how to wrap my foot ( bunion surgery) because blood was pooling at the bottom of my foot PAINFUL PAINFUL PAINFUL 😢 thanks

[@geekmuralin]

Thank you mam 🙏

[@tharindugimhan613]

Thank you ❤

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@mamoketelijane327]

I recently sprained a ligament and this helped very much

[@thesunnyedge]

I’m happy this video helped you!

[@user-yk3if3jw7d]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re most welcome! 😊

[@Vinod-yn2uq]

Thank you so much Love from India ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Thank you for watching from India!

[@danielgamingpc4090]

Thanks for video! I subscribe !!

[@MrCamwilliams7]

Sprained my ankle Tuesday 😢 & starting a new job next Wednesday 😮 so…this video really helps

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad the video helped! I hope you feel better soon!

[@mountaingoat8788]

Stright to the point and clear instructions thank you. I just messed up my ankle in the mountains had to drag myself up a cliff hardly able to stand the at camp I used a body glove stretch shirt to some what suport it. Found a strong walking stick Then had to hike 4 more miles out of a deep remote canyon. Was slow but made it out.. think it's just a bad sprain lol no dr. Stupid I know but I have no insurance.

[@thesunnyedge]

Wow sounds like quite the adventure. Glad you made it out okay!

[@mountaingoat8788]

@@thesunnyedge yes it was lol but such a nice swimming hole all to my self until I was stupid wish I had more time there. Now I'm bord as all hell. I'll have to go back when I heal.

[@johngergi2303]

Thank you

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re very welcome!

[@maestro_100]

Thank You Very Much !

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@raulalmazanalmazan8945]

Great video ! Love your voice !

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you so much! 😊

[@khaishchadha5094]

Thank u very helpful

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear this. 😊

[@iyacat123]

Thank you! 😊

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome, happy to help! ☺️

[@FaithVista]

thank you :) this helped me in my homework :)

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re welcome! Happy to hear that ☺️

[@LxtinDoll]

I have so much ptsd with seeing the bend of the ankle but I really need to watch this to wrap mine When I went to the hospital he didn’t give me a wrap...

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad this video helped you!

[@monicabowens4313]

Nice SEO and technique

[@thesunnyedge]

Thank you! ☺️

[@sophiathebot9925]

Thnks very much 🤗

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! 💕

[@balasubramaniyan2764]

Thanks sunny ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

😄 of course!

[@balasubramaniyan2764]

@@thesunnyedge my ankle are painful sunny please help to reduce the pain give me sollution !

[@balasubramaniyan2764]

@@thesunnyedge you contact me 🥺

[@amalhanef7240]

Thankyouuuuu

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@lexiegrey1788]

Great video!! Question! Can you wrap over a sock or can you wrap and than put a sock over??

[@thesunnyedge]

Thanks for the question! Ideally a sock should be overtop the wrap to derive the most benefits from wrapping.

[@sonnysalim5757]

Wow that will do the trick

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad it helped!

[@m.s.6586]

Thank you!! all the tutorials I saw did not explain how to put it yourself. I sprained my ankle two days ago, I had the bandage from the hospital but no instruction on how to reapply it (or a new one once that one is removed). I think I got a too big elastic bandage (I got a 10cm width which may be too width for my small 7.5 leg). but it will do for a couple more days, thank you again!

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad this helped! Hope your ankle is feeling better!

[@motobudz3424]

Thank you so much maam..🙂

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@terrekamoore-evans9040]

Thank you, I think you just saved my entire life🌹❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re welcome! 😊❤️

[@silyn7104]

I sprained my ankle earlier but I had no time to apply first aid because I have exams. Had to drag my self to uni just to take my exams ahh I wish i went to the clinic first. Thank you so much Ma'am this helped a lot

[@thesunnyedge]

I hope you’re feeling better! Speedy healing! 💕

[@abdilahiabdikadirmohamed8434]

Helpful vidio

[@thesunnyedge]

So happy to hear this 😊

[@gimilledablo]

Thank you so much for this. I sprained my ankle today and it hurts a lot :( I only have 6 inch bandage here, hope it’s ok

[@thesunnyedge]

Awh sorry to hear about your ankle! I hope you feel better soon! 6 inch is ok, just keep the bandage as smooth as possible when wrapping. 👍🏻

[@blobbylight9013]

I have recently got a severe sprain on my right ankle and most of the foots swelling has gone down but the out side of the ankle is still very swollen. I cannot currently walk on it, but do you have any tips i can use to regain strength in my foot besides rest?

[@thesunnyedge]

Awh sorry to hear that. Talk to your doctor about perhaps starting physiotherapy!

[@amirjavanmard4921]

Best

[@thesunnyedge]

Thank you! 😊

[@celtonmacpherson7752]

I put a wrap on my phone and it did not help

[@shannonmurphy6567]

I need help with mine.

[@lucasmaxey7993]

Could you do a version of this for the knee?

[@thesunnyedge]

Yes, definitely!

[@TheLittleprincess444]

Great video! New here .. could you explain why it’s not good to wear to sleep?

[@thesunnyedge]

Hi, thank you! So circulation naturally slows when we are sleeping and when there is compression applied to an extremity, that not only removes fluid/swelling but also decreases the ability of fluid to move back in to the extremity. So the concern is that circulation to the extremity would be decreased if compression is applied while sleeping.

[@ghostbro7397]

i just sprained my ankle at a trampoline park lol thank you for the help

[@thesunnyedge]

Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@user-tj2uy9ln5i]

I have a question tho. The wraps I got from urgent care have velcro on both ends. How are you supposed to do it with two velcro ends? thanks

[@thesunnyedge]

On the first time around secure one Velcro end to the wrap then keep wrapping. Once you reach the end, secure the other Velcro side to the wrap.

[@ladymjedi]

can you do a video with the ace wrap with the metal clips. my daughter sprained her ankle. please ty.

[@thesunnyedge]

Sorry to hear about your daughter’s ankle! ❤️ You would wrap the elastic bandage the same way whether it’s secured with Velcro, clips, or tape.

[@ladymjedi]

@@thesunnyedge tysm

[@AceCorr]

How is your daughter's ankle now? Is she fully recovered?

[@ladymjedi]

@@AceCorr yes she has; thank you.

[@chingunenkhbold7295]

Can i apply this wrap after i take off my cast from post surgery?

[@thesunnyedge]

Your surgeon will likely advise a wrap after the cast is removed.

[@saviordavila1605]

If you put it a different way will something bad happen to you?

[@aureliojamandre9753]

what if a sprain is always pain nor than putting a menthol ointment and when i wrap it electrify and pain while walking

[@thesunnyedge]

See your healthcare professional for an evaluation! Wish you the best.

[@SAGAR0606]

You looks soo beautiful 💓

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe what a sweet comment. Thank you! 💞

[@mikaelafairley6976]

Thx so much I just hurt my foot and I don’t know to put it on

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad this helped! ❤️

[@codygast9260]

What happened

[@StrlghtWrd]

thank for the help a kid accidently sprained mine when we played basketball he did apologies for it

[@kylie57300]

Would 2 inch wrap be okay for a sprained ankle?

[@thesunnyedge]

You could try it out and see how it feels!

[@vakllii]

💕

[@thesunnyedge]

🤗💕

[@mikey5848]

Sandra help my ankle hurts, can you wrap it for me please? 😍

[@komeishasmith7852]

gooooooooooooooood

[@thesunnyedge]

Appreciate it!

[@califordamax]

The things i need to learn for after I have a seizure attack 👍🏼

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe much love ❤️

[@x3Nessa]

Do i put ice on top of the wrap

[@thesunnyedge]

You can! 20 minutes on 20 minutes off

[@AceCorr]

Do you have a sprained ankle right now?

[@x3Nessa]

@@AceCorr i have a fracture fibula they say

[@x3Nessa]

@@thesunnyedge i do it without because i don’t want it to get wet or is that a bad idea?

[@AceCorr]

@@x3Nessa Okay, let me ask you this..... in addition to the fracture do you also have a sprained ankle? I could totally help you if you ONLY had a sprained ankle; however, since you have a fracture you need to do whatever it takes for that to heal first. I don't know if you need to wear an aircast boot, but do what you need to do to get the bone healed. After that, if your ankle still feels stiff or pain or sprained I can help....I have been in your situation before.

[@mattmonteith9782]

U can use vey rap and ducl tape My paitent s are much bigger than i. 4 legs cows. Yes same thing i as a vet assistant.

[@thesunnyedge]

Ahh that’s interesting. I wouldn’t have thought of that 😄

[@mattmonteith9782]

@@thesunnyedge i just cant leave the cow limping or bleeding every where s u just have work with u got So if u have a paitent need s something just think out side of the box.i learnd is your self make s it harder .just take your time .Oh if the cows heart stpps beating 120 vot will do from a wall out lit

[@thesunnyedge]

@@mattmonteith9782 yea that makes sense, do what you have to do. Thanks for the education...it’s so similar but different than taking care of humans!

[@mattmonteith9782]

@@thesunnyedge your wellcome if i need anything something hard to solved feel free to text mem

[@mattmonteith9782]

@@thesunnyedge i can tell u we make pacemaker s so easy

[@qaisabdullah9528]

Hey, can i sleep after using?

[@thesunnyedge]

They should be removed when lying down to sleep

[@qaisabdullah9528]

@@thesunnyedge Does this tie fit plantar fasciitis?

[@barbecuesauceonmytitties7351]

Thank you. I was walking and sprained my ankle idk how 😭

[@thesunnyedge]

Awh I hope you feel better soon! 💕

[@barbecuesauceonmytitties7351]

@@thesunnyedge Thank you 🥰

[@alexisreyes4179]

I had sprained my ankle a few days ago and I have no idea how to wrap it

[@thesunnyedge]

Glad this helped! 😊

[@alexisreyes4179]

@@thesunnyedge me too love 😊. thanks for sharing this video with us and your reply

[@thesunnyedge]

Of course!

[@quasar6081]

Wish the army followed these steps

[@thesunnyedge]

🙌🏻

[@quasar6081]

Apparently I sprained my ankle and they did nothing for me so I have to wait for my deployment to end to get seen properly

[@REALPLANETXVIDEOZ]

AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE TIGHTER BY THE TOES AND LOOSER AFTER YOU WRAP THE ANKLE GOING UP THE LEG TO MAKE THE FLUID GO BACK UP THE LEG ?

[@0kmadelynbackinbusiness884]

I hate living like this I swear to God I walk on my ankles on the outer side in my inner ankle is injured so badly I’m really crying right now I am writing this comment

[@thesunnyedge]

I hope you feel better soon! 💕

[@AceCorr]

Well are you okay now? Is it just a severe sprain or did you fracture a bone? Did you get any X-Rays done?

[@caityabbot]

I thought the crepe is tied inwards. 😅 Boy was i wrong

[@kausiksil1217]

It would be worn all time even during sleep. Thanks a lot

[@leakyjeep5.9]

No. That's not recommended .

[@allencooke2356]

cute toes

[@thesunnyedge]

lol why thank you 😆

[@allencooke2356]

you welcome it is true!! if you were in the middle of nowhere and broke a leg are ankle could slpint it about the same way?? i know you wouldn,t need if you were just waiting hour for help lets said it takes days than u would want it slpinted?

[@thesunnyedge]

Gosh I hope nobody ends up stuck for days in the middle of nowhere with a broken leg. 😳 I suppose in that situation you would have to just do the best you can and stabilize the injury with what you have (hopefully an ace wrap or two) until you can get further help.

[@ianallard5453]

Tried to crack my foot at school, oops,”pop”

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh no! Hope you’re feeling ok!

[@jnim1000]

🤕 am injured since your a doctor , can u come doctor me 😉. Your really beautiful 😉

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you ☺️ 💕

[@rainierzingapan7833]

down bad

[@imagelush5146]

Are you going to wrap it or not?

[@thesunnyedge]

🤣

[@nwk18]

You ❤So beautiful

[@jessicawinslet684]

You turned me lebs :)

[@thesunnyedge]

Haha 😆

[@FrankRios2b]

You have beautiful feet!

[@thesunnyedge]

❤️

[@foolishbeat115]

thanks. ur feet and toes are very beautiful and lovely. 😊

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you ☺️

[@peyton6145]

Thanks, but... ... 1st of all, you are holding the bandage wrong -- upside down -- which is why you have such a hard time smoothing it and 2ndly, this should be done with a 3 inch bandage. Otherwise, the technique seems OK. good luck!

[@Laughing-with-Life]

Thank you

[@thesunnyedge]

Happy to help! 😊