WHAT DOES AN ELASTIC BANDAGE DO?
Elastic bandages come in different shapes and sizes. They generally provide support to your injury and reduce swelling while you are healing, but they can perform different functions. Your health care provider will help you to decide what is best for your protection, recovery, or rehabilitation following an injury.
WHAT ARE SOME GENERAL TIPS FOR USING AN ELASTIC BANDAGE?
• Use the bandage as directed by the maker of the bandage you are using.
• Do not wrap it too tight. This may cut off the circulation of the arm or leg below the bandage.
○ If part of your body beyond the bandage becomes blue, numb, cold, swollen, or is more painful, your bandage is most likely too tight. If this occurs, remove the
Elastic bandages come in different shapes and sizes. They generally provide support to your injury and reduce swelling while you are healing, but they can perform different functions. Your health care provider will help you to decide what is best for your protection, recovery, or rehabilitation following an injury.
WHAT ARE SOME GENERAL TIPS FOR USING AN ELASTIC BANDAGE?
• Use the bandage as directed by the maker of the bandage you are using.
• Do not wrap it too tight. This may cut off the circulation of the arm or leg below the bandage.
○ If part of your body beyond the bandage becomes blue, numb, cold, swollen, or is more painful, your bandage is most likely too tight. If this occurs, remove the