How to tape ankles to prevent sprains while trail running

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TrailSage

TrailSage

Күн бұрын

Fed up with traditional taping techniques and cumbersome bulky braces? I found a great taping method that works well for weak ankles.
I began experimenting with different ways of taping my ankles to deal with the tough rocky terrain in my area. The technique I came up with restricts side to side movement while still allowing my foot to move up and down. So if you suffer from weak ankles, and you roll them a lot on trail runs like me, give this technique a shot.
Please note: This is NOT a video on how to immobilize the joint after an injury! This is a video on how I prevent a sprain. If you are dealing with a serious injury please consult a doctor before attempting any trail run.
If you feel like a missed anything, or you want me to cover something in more detail, let me know in the comments below. If you liked the video and you want to see more content like this feel free to check out my other videos on Trail Sage.
Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:38 Overview & Disclaimer
1:31 Materials
2:08 The Process
4:12 Summary
4:52 Conclusion
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@TheDeterminedRunner
@TheDeterminedRunner 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Sage, I knew you'd get more than 2 views 😂 How long do you keep the tape on for? Is it just for the run or can you keep it on for the next day's run? Cheers for the shout out as well, that was really good of you 👍🏃
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
lol thx Martin. It's such a specific topic that I doubt it will do much better. As for the tape, I remove it right after my run. I have no idea if it would last for two days, but I don't think that would be a good idea. It would be like keeping your sweaty socks on lol.
@SafeMotions
@SafeMotions 3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Great taping video! Kinesiology to hold it together. Smart! Better than my duct tape technique! For ultras you may need to add a figure of 8 wrap to make it last for the day, but your method is a great simple way to stay safe for more frequent runs. Thanks for sharing and well done for the leap of faith on that very niche topic :)
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
@@SafeMotions Love the figure 8 idea for longer runs Stephane. Yeah, I will admit, I was curious to see how this video would do but regardless I am happy I created it. I wish my on-location indoor camera shots came out better, but we can only have so much equipment right, lol.
@SafeMotions
@SafeMotions 3 жыл бұрын
The video looked good to me, and funny.
@SafeMotions
@SafeMotions 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage Ha! Love how KZfaq read that comment about the vid not doing much better and did a complete 180 degrees turn on you :D Glad it picked up! Well done Sage!!! I liked it...
@mdgeorge4993
@mdgeorge4993 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I tried this today and it worked really well.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 10 күн бұрын
Right on! Glad it helped George. Thanks for the feedback. Sage
@pjpucci
@pjpucci 3 жыл бұрын
This is what I was looking for and I find it a great start.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Peter. Hope it helps!
@stephenstoccardo1636
@stephenstoccardo1636 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to give this a try. Thanks!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thx Stick!
@addilynnbrown6204
@addilynnbrown6204 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! They are so high quality, this one definitely saved my ankles on more than one occasion ☺️
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Callie, glad I could help!
@concrerto
@concrerto 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Sage you’re putting out great content 💪 well done sir
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and supporting man. It means the world.
@samciaramilaro4880
@samciaramilaro4880 7 ай бұрын
This was gold! Been searching and trying different techniques for taping my ankle to ease some ankle tendon pain, and adding the pre-wrap to this was just the key. :)
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 7 ай бұрын
That's awesome Sam! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving me this comment.
@niseyb4934
@niseyb4934 11 ай бұрын
Best advice ever. Thank you
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Nisey, Glad it helped.
@dimalantajonalyn8809
@dimalantajonalyn8809 Жыл бұрын
Glad I found you here. Thank you and will start ordering thru your affiliations. More power!!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dimalanta, I appreciate the love and support!
@jonathandonner0723
@jonathandonner0723 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. thank you for posting!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Right on. Thanks for watching and commenting Jonathan.
@eduardoguzman9921
@eduardoguzman9921 2 жыл бұрын
This looks great man, gonna give it a try!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Let me know how it goes Eduardo.
@TheVeganRunner
@TheVeganRunner 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Sage - I used to sprain my ankle all the time on the trails when I first started running. I made strengthening them a part of my weekly routine and they’re a lot better now. I can’t remember the last time I rolled an ankle! 👍 If I’d seen this video back then, I would have been all over this!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Right on. Thanks for the feedback Lee. I appreciate you watching.
@kodygardner555
@kodygardner555 2 жыл бұрын
Big help! My right ankle rolls on me often and this tapping technique really helps.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming back and letting me know Kody. That means a lot. Glad it helped.
@IRunThings
@IRunThings 3 жыл бұрын
I found you because of your post on Reto's channel! Good stuff you have going on here
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Suzie
@Apollo_Blaze
@Apollo_Blaze Жыл бұрын
What a great video 🔥
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Apollo!
@movemorenowjames
@movemorenowjames 3 жыл бұрын
Nice taping method ! Makes sense ...👍
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thx James. It's taken me some time to get right.
@AvinMarv
@AvinMarv 3 жыл бұрын
Bro, I love this technique. I’ve been using KT tape a lot on my calves and knees but never around my ankles. The timing of this video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time now that the snow is finally melting and I could finally smell spring, which means more trail running for me. I’ll definitely 100% try this taping technique of yours for I have weak ankles as well. Thanks for the tips man. Oh and I didn’t know you played basketball, I’m down for a 1 on 1 game in the future. 👍🏼😬
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, let me know how the taping goes Marvin. As for basketball, it's on! Just give me a 2 month notice before we play so I can get back to form, lol.
@BenNotley
@BenNotley 3 жыл бұрын
Solid advice here Sage! If I get into any issues with my ankles I might give them a go. I have started using KT tape on my shins and it's been amazing. Great shout out for Martin he always does really useful videos. 😎🤘🏻
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Ben, hopefully you will never need to do this. As for Martin, he was one of the folks who asked me to make this video, and yes, his content is always on point.
@BenNotley
@BenNotley 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage Martin is a absolute legend! 😎👌🏻
@markg99
@markg99 2 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great way to do it, nicely demonstrated. Those trails would scare me half to death! I think I wrecked my other ankle just by watching you jumping on the rocks 😄👍🏻🏃‍♂️
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
lol thanks Mark. Let me know how it works out for you.
@spiroberto
@spiroberto 8 ай бұрын
Nice, thank you.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 8 ай бұрын
Your welcome Roberto
@akshsharma2350
@akshsharma2350 3 жыл бұрын
this helped! thank you so much !
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks Aksh
@JeLanadventure
@JeLanadventure 3 жыл бұрын
nice, thanks for the tips
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for watching Jelan!
@planchik
@planchik Жыл бұрын
nice. i found this helpful. i run on flat pavement, but even on that sometimes you land awkward and i've almost sprained my ankles. i'll try this out.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Let me know how it works for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@planchik
@planchik Жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage for sure. i'll see if walmart has any of those tapes in their sports section. i remember they had kinesio tape at one point.
@sandradoingstuff
@sandradoingstuff 3 жыл бұрын
I've since strengthened my ankles, but i used to have to buy shoes a half size too big to fit the extra bulk from my tape job. Hopefully I'll never need it again, but i was fascinated with how you shimmied a traditional tape job to be way more effective for you, and so slim.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you never need to use this technique as well Sandra. Also I think you accurately summed it up better than I did, lol. Thank you so much for watching and the feedback.
@RunFreeandStrong
@RunFreeandStrong 3 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, Sage! Since my PF injury couple years ago, I do daily exercises to strengthen feet and ankles (similar to The Determined Runner's video). Will keep this in mind for more technical trail runs, might be handy.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Reto. Let me know how it works out on those big rocks.
@RunFreeandStrong
@RunFreeandStrong 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage Congrats on 200 subs! Have a great weekend, Sage!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
@@RunFreeandStrong Thanks Reto. You have a great weekend as well.
@Mspisascam
@Mspisascam Жыл бұрын
I went almost a year without a good “twist.” But my last backpacking trip I got my right ankle 4 times on the last day.. that was yesterday. I’ve never taped before so thanks for the info 👍
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Ugh that sucks Andy... and on the last day too! Give your ankle time to heal before you try and tape it before your next hike. Good luck!
@ahmedashmawy4149
@ahmedashmawy4149 6 ай бұрын
thank you
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome Ahmed
@UltraTrailSteven
@UltraTrailSteven 3 жыл бұрын
Very good info here, Sage! I am going to try this. I have a weak left ankle and have rolled it severely at least two times (torn tendons). I will give this a try!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
I know you do a ton of longer runs filled with creek crossings so let me know how it holds up Steven. I would definitely use two strips of kinesiology tape in your case btw.
@UltraTrailSteven
@UltraTrailSteven 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage Yeah unfortunately I have found the KT tape doesn't hold up well in the water. At least not when applied to skin. This method might help that some. I will let you know though once I try it!
@SafeMotions
@SafeMotions 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a little ashamed to say, but I've used duct tape over the athletic tape to hold it together. It never comes off and could last forever... Don't apply duct tape on your skin though (I do it but don't recommend it, I'm not very smart). Wrap a figure of 8 pattern around the ankle and foot to prevent the foot from rotating as well. I find that after a couple of km, the whole thing loosens up just enough to stop thinking about it for the rest of the runs.
@GillFisherRunningMySpace
@GillFisherRunningMySpace 3 жыл бұрын
My ankles are pretty strong, but every once in awhile I turn my ankle on a root or rock. This would be a great wrap for keeping my ankle sturdy when I’m not quite sure about how it will react the next run. Thanks for the great tip!
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
No problem Gill, I hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
@BlackBikes
@BlackBikes 3 жыл бұрын
How did you know that I'm laboring around a bruised ankle? Good stuff man, thank you.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
lol, glad I could help. Thanks for watching man.
@Shevock
@Shevock 2 жыл бұрын
Basketball for me too. Two sprains in two years of trail running. I should try this. Just one ankle for me. The left.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it's only one ankle Dan. If you try it let me know how it goes. Good luck. Sage
@MihaiGoRunning
@MihaiGoRunning 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, good to know! Fortunately for about 10 years I had no problems with my ankles. Even when I stepped on the ground directly with my ankle, I continued running without any problems. It may be that I take glucosamine and chondroitin pills every 3 months to restore joints.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
That is great Mihai! Unfortunately I am well past the point where supplements could help my stretched out ligaments in my ankles, lol.
@claireroberts9979
@claireroberts9979 Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to give this ago. Unfortunately I've tried the brace but just caused more discomfort and had to remove half way through a run. Great video.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
Right on Claire, let me know how it goes. Hope your ankle is ok.
@claireroberts9979
@claireroberts9979 Жыл бұрын
Just a little update, I tried this thismorning and it worked a treat. My ankle felt secure and I felt if I had have gone over on it, it wouldn't have hurt as much or cause more damage. Thanks again. 😊
@TrailSage
@TrailSage Жыл бұрын
@@claireroberts9979 This is fantastic news! Glad it worked Claire. I hope your ankle continues to heal. Thank you again for the follow up. If you are interested I now have a dedicated running channel so stop by there if you want to see more running related content. www.youtube.com/@trailsagerunning
@adventuresbysasha3366
@adventuresbysasha3366 3 жыл бұрын
Never used tape before but I just recovered from some achilles tendonitis so may need to start using it.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. If you try it let me know how it goes. Thx for watching Sasha
@SidroSagradoMTB
@SidroSagradoMTB 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. Would you recommend using this tape even if my ankles don't feel weak?
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for watching. If you are worried about twisting your ankle then yes. Otherwise I would not bother with the added hassle.
@rickhoward1516
@rickhoward1516 2 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this after the fact of rolling my ankle. I was the farthest away from my truck and had an up hill section. I started walking and it hurt a little but Im like ah screw it and ran back and all the way up the up hill section. Now its fairly stiff but not bad. I’m gunna have to do this, I got fairly lucky, probably only a grade 1.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh that sucks Rick. I have gumby ankles from my days playing soccer, so I have to tape both up before any serious trail run. If you try the technique let me know how it goes, and if you would change anything. Thanks for watching brotha!
@rickhoward1516
@rickhoward1516 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailSage It wasn’t even a bad section. Flat and it must have been a small rock. I was also in sports and have rolled my ankles many time but its been many years. Also had some new no bull shoes that I ran in the first time outside. Thanks for the advice.
@dr__3
@dr__3 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought all the items on Amazon !
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how the technique works for you DA, and ty!
@NerFighterforever
@NerFighterforever 2 жыл бұрын
would you reccomend this for a ankle with. old injury that sometimes acts up. Caude my ankle is mostly healed but still flares up now and than
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Shivani. Yes. Both my ankles are weak from past injuries and I would never trail run without taping them. Having said that, I am not a doctor so if you are nervous you should consult with them as well.
@DarklingThrush
@DarklingThrush 2 жыл бұрын
What keeps the pre-wrap from sliding down your leg? Since the athletic tape only attaches to the pre-wrap?
@DarklingThrush
@DarklingThrush 2 жыл бұрын
As for ultras (I've run a few), I think you would skip the pre-wrap because you'd be more worried about it lasting than about convenience in removing after.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim, the pre-wrap has a slight adhesive property to it and stays in place pretty well.
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
@@DarklingThrush I would try the technique with the pre-wrap on some shorter runs first and make your decision based on that. Let me know what u think if u do.
@sofijablagojevic1580
@sofijablagojevic1580 2 жыл бұрын
what alternative tape i can use that is not kinezio tape
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 2 жыл бұрын
Great question Sofija, I don't know. The athletic tape will not hold on it's own if it gets wet.
@Chingadazos
@Chingadazos 8 ай бұрын
Have you tried an ankle brace?
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 8 ай бұрын
Yes. I've tried a lot of braces. For me this taping technique has worked better than any brace.
@FoCoFlowShow
@FoCoFlowShow 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your running vids I just spend the entire time trying to scope cool MTB lines 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Sry man, but I appreciate you watching. There are so many good trails up here. I hope to do more MTB stuff once the trails clear.
@TheKiltedAdventurer
@TheKiltedAdventurer 3 жыл бұрын
I prevent sprains by not trail running! 🤣
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
Lol well that is definitely the safest solution
@movemorenowjames
@movemorenowjames 3 жыл бұрын
First ...
@TrailSage
@TrailSage 3 жыл бұрын
lol I wish I had a prize to give.
@movemorenowjames
@movemorenowjames 3 жыл бұрын
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