How to Prevent Injuries to The Ankle and Foot With Proper Taping and Braces

Most injuries to people happen in the ankle and foot areas from jogging or playing sports. Proper taping of the ankle and foot can reduce some of these injuries.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   pre wrap for ankle taping

   There are many ways to protect your ankle form getting injured. You can buy ankle braces to support and prevent post injury ankle sprains. If you cannot get your ankle taped before exercise then ankle braces are a way to go. There are different types of braces from foam, Ankle and foot braces are more effective in the prevention of injuries then not wearing anything to protect you ankle area.If you have someone tape your ankles they need to be trained in proper ankle taping procedures. Make sure to use a pre wrap before you tape up your ankles.

2. If you have fallen arches you need to wear an innersoles in your shoes. This will reduce the heel impact and relieve pain in the Achilles tendon area on the foot. You need to wear proper athletic shoes that support the weight bearing joints of the foot. Heel cups can be used to lesson tissue shearing and shock in the calcaneal region of the foot. If the athletic shoes are causing blisters then they are not properly fitted to your feet.

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   Taping an ankle

   If you run or play on a turf surface you should wear flat soles basketball style shoes. This should help reduce foot,leg injuries. Running shoes should position the heal at least 1/2 inch above the outsole to reduce impact and stretch to the Achilles tendon area. If you are a avid runner or jogger you should look at replacing your shoes every 3 months to 6 months. Walk in the shoes for 2 or 3 days so they will adapt to your foot.