How to Ace Wrap a Leg

This article was co-authored by Anthony Stark, EMR. Anthony Stark is a certified EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) in British Columbia, Canada. He currently works for Mountain View Safety Services and previously worked for the British Columbia Ambulance Service. Anthony has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. This article has been viewed 149,440 times. To ace wrap a leg, first take the end of the unrolled bandage and wrap it around the base of your foot to secure it. Then, begin wrapping up towards your ankle, making sure to wrap at an angle so each layer overlaps by ⅓ of an inch. Once your foot is covered, wrap once around your ankle and once around the base of your foot to make a figure-8 pattern over your heel and ankle for extra support. Then, return to wrapping your ankle and shin. Once you get to the calf, you should start wrapping more loosely to prevent cutting off circulation. When you’ve fully wrapped the area, secure the wrap with a clip to hold it together. To learn how to clean your wraps, read more from our EMT co-author.