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Fig. 14. Taping an ankle (see text), (a) Two adhesive stirrups are applied, extending one-third the way up each side of the lower leg. (b) Stirrup-like strips are continued forward down the foot, crossing over ankle and instep, (c) Strips are continued down to the base of the toes on the sole, (d) Layer of strips is applied over the top of the foot, starting at the base of the toes, crossing from side to side, (e) The strips are continued up the foot, ankle, and leg to the top of the first two stirrups. leg below the sole of the foot by 3 inches, and in stirrup fashion around the foot and up the other side of the leg to the starting level. The adhesive strip is anchored by a spiral reverse bandage from ankle to knee. A spreader must be put in the stirrup below the sole to prevent constriction of the foot. |
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