Foot & Ankle Injuries - Lateral 
   Ankle 
   Sprain & Basket Weave 
   • Introduction
   Taping
    • What are the 3 types of ankle sprains?
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   Foot & Ankle Injuries - Lateral 
   Ankle Sprain & Basket Weave 
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   Introduction
    • Think back to the lessons on lateral ankle sprain.
    • What is the mechanism 
       of injury for a lateral ankle 
       sprain?
    • What 3 ligaments may be
       injured when someone 
       suffers a lateral ankle 
       sprain?
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   Foot & Ankle Injuries - Lateral 
   Ankle Sprain & Basket Weave 
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   Introduction
    • A lateral ankle sprain is a painful injury that may 
     limit the athlete’s ability to walk or run normally.
    • By applying supportive 
       taping to the injured ankle,
       the athlete may be able
       to continue to participate
       in sports activities
       without causing any 
       further harm.
   Foot & Ankle Injuries - Lateral 
   Ankle Sprain & Basket Weave 
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   Objectives
   • Students will be 
       able to:
   • Identify the objective/goal 
      of the tape job
   • Select necessary supplies 
   • List steps to be performed in applying a supportive 
   tape job for a lateral ankle sprain caused by inversion 
   of the ankle 
   • Demonstrate taping techniques 
   Foot & Ankle Injuries - Lateral 
   Ankle Sprain & Basket Weave 
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   Objective: 
   • to limit inversion