Knee sprains occur when the ligaments that hold the knee together (shown in white) are injured or torn.
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A knee sprain occurs when the ligaments that surround the knee and help hold it in place become strained or torn. Some types of sprain are inconvenient but not particularly problematic, while others can require extensive rest and rehabilitation. If you have a mildly sprained knee, you may wish to continue walking and exercising in some fashion. Before you do so, you must be sure that your knee is properly supported with tape, a brace or both. In this article, we will discuss how to tape a sprained knee.
This type of adhesive-backed sports tape is perfect for taping knees.
Wrap the tape around your upper calf until it is just below your knee. Use a circular pattern to cover the top several inches of your calf. The tape should stop at the joint of the knee so that it can still bend.
This is what your knee should look like at the end of step 3.
Wrap the tape around your lower thigh, stopping just above your knee. Using the same circular pattern, wrap the lower several inches of your thigh. Again, the tape will stop at the joint of the knee so that movement is still possible to some degree.