Clean and dry the ankle and foot
Cut two long strips of KT Tape
Round the corners of each strip
Sit with the ankle at a 90-degree angle
Anchor the first strip on the outside of the foot
Bring the tape up and around the ankle
Apply light stretch through the middle of the strip
Finish the strip without stretch above the ankle
Anchor the second strip on the inside of the foot
Bring the tape up and around the ankle in the opposite direction
Apply light stretch through the middle of the second strip
Finish the strip without stretch above the ankle
Rub the tape to activate the adhesive
Check that the tape feels secure but not tight
Remove the tape if there is numbness, tingling, or increased pain
