How to Tape a Sprained Thumb after a sprain, fracture, break or dislocation

In this video we provide a HOW TO demonstration on performing a self taping technique for your thumb. This is an ideal technique for those returning to contact or ball sports.

Sports which utilise this particular strapping technique include volleyball, basketball, Australian rules football and soccer goalkeepers.

Some common thumb injuries could include thumb dislocation, thumb fracture and ligament damage of the thumb.

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[RLFinTX]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and my thumb joint has been destroyed. A few days ago, my thumb became dislocated. I have been able to put it back into place until today, so I used your taping technique to wrap my thumb securely until I can get to my appt next week. I’ll be needing a thumb fusion at this point.
Thank you so much for explaining and showing it so well. I’ve been in excruciating pain all day and it feels much better now. 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[Cobravenom]

Your thumb is turning purple... Please anyone watching this. Do Not Put it that tight. If your thumb starts changing color you wrapped it too tight.

[jasonm]

This will help, thank you so much. I will also come back to this for sleepy time. Your voice is very soothing, infact my thumb feels better already.

[sophiadellacroce]

Thanks, I really didn’t want to go to the doctor’s over this :)

[CHUNKYNUGGET]

This is great and easy to understand, hopefully it works for dirt bikes! Here’s an ironic 👍

[italy]

My neighbour needed a video so I clicked this and it really helped!

[paulpomme]

Thank's a lot - this easy way works for me all right, after meeting a wall by bike ;)

[DiamondLifer]

Now that you’ve isolated it and cut off the blood flow all that’s left is to cut it off.

[StarlightzStuff]

I don’t have that thing I’m literally using bandages

[applepie]

I wished I knew about this when my thumb was broken

[stephanierodriguez]

My thumb was losing circulation when I tried this

[angelg]

Wah.. His thumb is turning purple.. 🤔🤨🤣

[WheeledMohawk]

Taping is too tight, no capillary refil check post technique.