Which is the final step in ankle taping?

Which is the final step in ankle taping?

• A. Cover Strips
• B. Heel locks
• C. Figure Eights
• D. Anchor strips

Answer: (A)

Cover strips are the finishing touch of ankle taping, providing a smooth, protective seal over the entire taped area. After you’ve laid down the base anchors, secure the heel, and built the figure-eight support, the final layer of cover strips binds all those elements together and creates a uniform surface. This helps the wrap stay in place during activity, protects the skin from irritation and friction, and reduces the chance of the tape edges lifting. Apply them with even, not-too-tight tension to keep the wrap secure without compromising circulation.

Cover strips are the finishing touch of ankle taping, providing a smooth, protective seal over the entire taped area. After you’ve laid down the base anchors, secure the heel, and built the figure-eight support, the final layer of cover strips binds all those elements together and creates a uniform surface. This helps the wrap stay in place during activity, protects the skin from irritation and friction, and reduces the chance of the tape edges lifting. Apply them with even, not-too-tight tension to keep the wrap secure without compromising circulation.