Does taping your ankle sprain with sports tape from the sports store help you more than an ace wrap does? taping seems stronger and tighter than ace.

No: Taping is not for recent injuries. It is for old injuries to help prevent re-injury. Taping is too tight and dangerous in the early post-injury stages. Ace wraps are elastic and can accommodate some swelling. Right after injury you are trying to reduce swelling, not cut off blood flow. Use and ace wrap until the swelling is resolved, then start taping for return to sports.

Yes: Taping is more supportive because you don't get as much elastic stretch from tape. In addition the adhesive in tape reduces friction which adds even more supportive.

Depends: Yes, the tape is stronger, but it must be applied in the right manner and with care taken not to apply it too tight and compromise circulation. There are some good over the counter ankles braces that can be purchased as well.

Taping is stronger: Taping provides more support for your ankle than an ace wrap. Taping can provide compression to decrease swelling as well as support a weaker joint. The extra skin sensation also gives feedback to the brain to help it know where the ankle is in space so that muscles can be recruited more quickly to help protect it prior to another sprain. The effect of taping is lost after 20-30 min of sports.