How to wrap up bandage for the foot

• The bandage is wrapped around the ankle, starting from the lateral side.
• The bandage is pulled snugly but not tightly over the top of the foot.
• The bandage is then continued downward along the medial side of the foot.
• 9. Ensure the wrap covers the entire foot and ends about 7 centimeters above the ankle.

  10. Most compression wraps are self-fastening or come with clip fasteners; if not, use tape to secure the end. The wrap should be snug but should not cut off circulation to the foot.
• Steps to wrap an elastic bandage around the foot:

  1. Roll up the elastic bandage if it isn't already rolled up.

  2. Hold your ankle at about a 90-degree angle.

  3. Start where your toes meet the body of your foot and hold the loose end of the bandage at the side of your foot.

  4. Wrap the bandage around the ball of your foot once, keeping it somewhat taut with a light pull.

  5. Circle your way around the arch of the foot, pulling the bandage diagonally from the bottom of the toes across the foot's top and circling it around the ankle.

  6. Bring the bandage diagonally across the top of the foot and under the arch in a figure-eight pattern.

  7. When reaching the ankle bone, wrap the bandage around the felt piece to stay in place under the ankle bone.

  8. Continue around the ankle and foot in a figure eight, moving toward the heel on the bottom and toward the calf at the top of the eight.