13/09/2026
🦶 How to Wrap Your Foot With an ACE Bandage
Dealing with foot or ankle swelling? Here’s a simple way to apply compression:
1️⃣ Start at the toes
Begin at the base of your toes and make 3 circular wraps.
2️⃣ Work toward the ankle
As you wrap down the foot, gently stretch the bandage to about 50% stretch. Keep the pressure even.
3️⃣ Figure-8 around the ankle
Wrap around the ankle using a figure-8 pattern for added support.
4️⃣ Secure the bandage
Make sure it’s snug and comfortable—not too tight.
🧊 Using ice? Always wrap your ice pack in a towel or pillowcase before placing it on your skin.
⬆️ Elevate! Rest your leg on pillows to help reduce swelling.
⚠️ Safety first: If your toes become numb, tingly, cold, pale, blue, or increasingly painful, remove or loosen the bandage right away.
Compression should feel supportive—not painful! ❤️