How to bandage a sprained ankle?

Have you ever sprained your ankle while engaging in accidental gymnastics, or while posing for that perfect Instagram photo on a cliff’s edge? Well – I feel you. It’s not only an extremely painful experience but heavy doses of shame automatically kick in along with the advent of limping.

But fret not my friends, as I am about to provide you with some unorthodox methods that’ll tell you exactly how to bandage a sprained ankle like a pro. Keep reading if living your best life devoid of medical attention is something that resonates with you!

Assess the Damage

Before going full-on Ramsey Bolton and wrapping up your injured foot like it owes Lannister gold, assess the damage carefully. Factors like pain level, swelling intensity, and trouble bearing weight will let us know what kind of wrap we need.

Check for Swelling

Raise your heel above hip level by either lying down horizontally or propping it over pillows/cushions vertically. Observe any signs of visible swelling around the injured area; this will allow us to determine what kind (if any) assistance our ankles might require.

When you notice Pimple-Popper-level bumps, consider taking an ice pack out from God-knows-where and placing it gently against all swollen zones until affected lymph vessels constrict – reducing post-trauma inflammation overtime.

Evaluate Pain Level

This part won’t be fun unless masochism runs deep within ya veins. But assessing pain levels is critical because different wraps apply varying amounts of pressure depending on severity levels! So flex those digits forward and back then try moving right-leftwards slowly:

1) Grade one™️ sprains usually cause low-intensity pains which magnify slightly when moving.
2) Grade two™️ is moderate on account’f twinges felt when attempting active foot movements.
3) Grade three™️ sprains are a whole different ballgame where intense excruciating pain isn’t just any old steady lady swaying against your hippy mantras.

Once you have identified the severity, grab those bandages, and let’s get started!

Types of Bandaging

There are quite a few types of ankle wraps that you can experiment with depending on comfort level, portability, and injury type. Each type is unique in its methodology; some require expert help while others can be self-administered.

1: The Elastic Wrap Technique

This wrap is best for mild-to-moderate injuries requiring minimal external support.

Firstly:

  • Place one end of an elastic bandage underneath your foot arch
  • Angle it towards the sole’s inside
  • Take care to stretch as tightly as possible while wrapping uniformly around your ankle without causing burning sensations or loss’o proper circulation throughout damaged areas.

Repeat this continuously until once again voilà, we’re done! Additionally? This form’a taping provides much-needed crepe support along with easing symptoms like swelling ‘n bruising!

2: Non-Elastic Wrap Technique

If you’ve got nothin’ but AceTM️bandages lying around collecting dustballs, then they’ll certainly do when push comes to shove (i.e., actively participating in ancient Jedi rituals). A nonelastic adhesive wrap will provide more rigorous protection than an elastic one – perfect for grade two-three sprains or chronic conditions requiring long-term stability workin’ up from the ground floor baby step by baby step.

Before beginning:

a) Start below Achilles tendonial muscle fibers
b) Make major/full circle passes overhead at points where high stress may occur i.e., heels/ankles n repeat till reaching surface front portions!

When wrapping tight enough feels all jiggery-pokey beneath ya casters’, switch over to an extra layer of taping. It’ll provide security without causing any future Shinobi slippage or Spidey-web-bedazzled superpowers!

3: Compression Wrap Technique

If you’ve got one giddy-up left in your injury-free foot, pound that sucker against the ground like there’s no tomorrow! A compression wrap technique is precisely what it sounds like – freakishly tight around certain regions and relaxed at others.

In order to accomplish this advanced-level maneuver, channel your inner Bob Ross:

a) ) Begin by wrapping a band tightly connecting both upper ends towards mid-foot
b) Work downwards with fixed pressure on each underlying layer putting space between injuries till ya reach surface level again.

So there you have it folks and fella-ettes (or if yer stuck betwixt-and-between), comprehensive guidelines encompassing every type of ankle wrap imaginable! Try ’em out for maximum escapism from any medical attention altogether since who knows how long it might take for our robot overlords to allow us back into hospitals once they finally take over?

Keep pioneering self-sufficiency, hombres!

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