Functions of elastic bandages and their therapeutic effects

Elastic bandages are a material widely used in medicine. It has two important functions, tissue compression (i.e. compression) or support.

As a preventive measure, the bandage protects against injuries and sprains. As therapeutic, it is used during rehabilitation or as an aid to treatment

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This material has high elasticity and density, unlike the classic bandage. This part of the body that needs recovery is partially immobilized.

Bandages are excellent for preventing injuries in sports as well as in everyday life for physical work. Full joint mobility is retained, but the risk of injury is significantly reduced

Functionality

Classic compression bandages are an affordable, albeit less comfortable alternative to compression hosiery, available as stockings or tights. The therapeutic effect, if used correctly, will be no worse, but bandages require more time to apply and more skill.

Therapeutic effect of the bandage

There are many uses for elastic bandages. All this is due to the fact that they are multifunctional:

1

Holds the joint in position without the use of a cast
2

Reduces the mobility of the joint, but does not immobilize it completely
3

Provides rest to the joint and reduces pain sensation
4

Distributes the load on the tissues more evenly
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Relieves swelling
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Stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic outflow
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Works as a gentle massage on adjacent tissues

This is especially true for the lower extremities. The elastic bandage treats varicose veins by acting as an aid. It relieves stress on a joint if it has been injured. Also elastic bandage helps in sports and high loads, protecting the knees from injuries, sprains and sprains. The structure of bandages allows you to use them repeatedly, but it is important not to forget to treat them with care, use them carefully and wash them only by hand

Clinical situations for the use of bandages

Bandages are also used in clinical situations:

After surgery for healing and to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
As part of a comprehensive treatment of degenerative processes in the joints.
As part of the treatment or prevention of thrombosis.

In addition, doctors recommend using to relieve swelling and prevent varicose veins if you work on your feet for a long time.

Compression is great for stress and swelling by improving blood circulation in the extremities. This stimulates the outflow of venous blood than reduces the risk of varicose veins. It also stimulates lymphatic outflow and relieves swelling.

It is important to remember that a regular bandage cannot replace an elastic bandage. It does not have this effect, because an elastic bandage is designed with high density and the ability to stretch (unlike a regular bandage), which is what it is all about