Gather athletic tape, pre-wrap, and scissors
Clean and dry the ankle and foot
Place the foot at a 90-degree angle
Apply pre-wrap around the foot and lower ankle
Anchor tape around the lower leg above the ankle
Wrap tape around the arch of the foot
Bring tape up and around the ankle in a figure-eight pattern
Add heel locks on both sides of the ankle
Apply additional strips for support as needed
Avoid wrapping too tightly
Check for numbness, tingling, or color change
Remove and retape if circulation is affected