Ankle
applications
Ankle Swelling Relief
Indication: Swelling - Ankle
Shape: Two Octopus-strips
Body Position: Sitting / Standing
In a sitting or standing position, put the foot on a flat surface. Apply the base of an Octopus-strip approximately 15cm up the leg, at the back of the calf with fingers pointing down. Apply the fingers of the strip one by one without stretch in a fan shape as shown.
Apply the base of the second Octopus-strip diagonally from the front of the shin.
Smooth down all the fingers of the strips firmly to complete. Note that the fingers of the strips should cover the entire area of swelling.
In a sitting or standing position, put the foot on a flat surface. Apply the base of an Octopus-strip approximately 15cm up the leg, at the back of the calf with fingers pointing down. Apply the fingers of the strip one by one without stretch in a fan shape as shown.
Ankle Inversion Restriction / Pain Relief
Indication: Pain / Instability - Ankle
Shape: One I-strip
Body Position: Lying
In a lying position, hang the leg over the edge of a bed. Point the toes upwards and turn the foot slightly outwards. Apply one end of an I-strip under the heel on the outside of the ankle as shown.
Apply the strip upwards with a moderate stretch along the calf, covering the ankle.
Smooth down the strip firmly to complete. The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.
In a lying position, hang the leg over the edge of a bed. Point the toes upwards and turn the foot slightly outwards. Apply one end of an I-strip under the heel on the outside of the ankle as shown.
Achilles Tendon Support / Pain Relief
Indication: Pain - Achilles Tendon
Shape: One I-strip
Body Position: Lying, facing down
Lie in a face down position with feet hanging over the edge of a bed. Raise the foot slightly with a towel under the ankle.
Position the foot at a right angle. Apply one end of an I-strip at the heel with a moderate stretch over the tendon.
Smooth down the strip firmly to complete. The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.
Lie in a face down position with feet hanging over the edge of a bed. Raise the foot slightly with a towel under the ankle.
Ankle Support
Indication: Instability / Weakness / Sprained Ankle
Shape: Three I-strips, One X-strip
Body Position: Lying
In a lying position, place the foot at a right angle. Apply two small I-strips on the outside of the ankle. One strip points towards the toes and the other points towards the heel to form a V. Smooth down firmly.
Apply an X-strip under the heel with a moderate stretch of the centre part. Apply the upper legs of the strip with a moderate stretch across the front of the ankle up the leg. Apply the lower legs of the strip with a moderate stretch behind the ankle towards the calf, lifting the ankle slightly to do so.
Smooth down all strips firmly to complete. The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.
In a lying position, place the foot at a right angle. Apply two small I-strips on the outside of the ankle. One strip points towards the toes and the other points towards the heel to form a V. Smooth down firmly.
Ankle Inversion Restriction Spiral Support
Indication: Pain / Instability / Sprained Ankle
Shape: One I-strip
Body Position: Lying
In a lying position, hang the foot over the edge of a bed. Position the foot at a right angle. Apply an I-strip to the inside of the ankle at the bottom of the shin. With a moderate stretch, pull the strip under the heel around the back of the ankle.
Wrap over the front of the foot and under the heel.
Smooth down the strip firmly to complete. The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.
In a lying position, hang the foot over the edge of a bed. Position the foot at a right angle. Apply an I-strip to the inside of the ankle at the bottom of the shin. With a moderate stretch, pull the strip under the heel around the back of the ankle.
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