SANTA POLA FUNCTIONAL BANDAGE

FUNCTIONAL BANDAGE TREATMENT IN SANTA POLA

Functional bandaging is a type of physiotherapy technique that involves limiting or inhibiting a movement that causes pain, while leaving all other movements free. This way, only the damaged structures remain at rest, and we avoid the disadvantages of complete immobilization (loss of muscle mass, risk of bone density loss in the immobilized area, circulatory problems, thromboembolism, and other unwanted effects). Functional bandages can be preventive or therapeutic.

Functional Bandage Treatment at Clínica del Río-Hortega

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Necessary material:

  • Foam (Protection plates)
  • Pre-bandage
  • Adhesive spray
  • Elastic bandages
  • Tape
  • Scissors

There are 3 techniques for applying bandages in physiotherapy:

  • Elastic technique: used to limit movement that causes pain; adhesive or cohesive elastic bandages are used for its application.
  • Inelastic technique: This technique eliminates the movement that causes pain. It is used with a non-elastic adhesive tape.
  • Mixed or Combined Technique: When we combine the two previous materials, we use elastic bandages and reinforce them with strips of tape.

When applying a bandage, avoid wrinkles on the sole of the foot, compression of the popliteal fossa, compression of the Achilles tendon, bony edges, and flexion-extension areas, and ensure patient comfort.

Functional Bandage Indications:

  • First or second degree ligamentous strains.
  • Prevention of ligament laxity.
  • Muscle fiber tears.
  • Muscle strains and elongations.
  • Long bone fractures.
  • Rib fractures.
  • Discharge tendinopathies.
  • Download plantar fasciitis.
  • After the cast is removed, to begin the rehabilitation period.

Contraindications of Functional Bandaging:

  • Tendon, ligament and muscle tears.
  • Fractures.
  • Edema.
  • Varicose veins.
  • Serious injuries.
  • Allergies to applied materials.

Within a physical therapy treatment, the appropriate set of techniques must be applied for each patient, in each case. Therefore, evaluation is the first step toward optimal recovery.

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