How to tape hypermobile wrists

Tape

Shape: Cut two short I-strip wrist tapes, each about 10–12 cm long, and round off the edges (anchors).
Number of strips: 2
Technique: Ligament method (applied with stretch)

• Measure the wrist circumference for two short I-strips, leaving a gap roughly the width of three fingers.

• When applying wrist tape, it’s often helpful to ask someone to assist you in placing the tape correctly.

• Tear the backing paper of the first small I-strip (black) in the middle and apply the tape with stretch.
• Keep the hand and wrist in a neutral position and first apply the small I-strip on the thumb side. Apply stretch through the middle section of the tape and place it across the attachment of the radial collateral ligament (ligament technique).
• Next, place the two ends (anchors) without stretch toward the top and bottom of the wrist. Make sure to leave a gap of about two fingers on the opposite side of the wrist (ulnar side). Rub the tape firmly to secure it.
• Apply a second I-strip in the same way over the ulnar collateral ligament, placing the anchors without stretch toward the radius. Activate the tape by rubbing it well.
• Using the ligament technique creates space around the painful area and ligament attachment, which can help reduce pain.