Gather an elastic bandage
Start at the ball of the foot
Wrap once around the foot to anchor it
Move the wrap up and around the ankle in a figure-eight pattern
Keep the wrap snug but not tight
Overlap each layer by about half the bandage width
Cover the ankle and lower foot evenly
Leave toes exposed
Check for numbness, tingling, or color changes
Rewrap looser if circulation feels restricted
Secure the end with clips or tape