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2. Bandage - Wikipedia

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   The term 'compression bandage' describes a wide variety of bandages with many different applications. Short stretch compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable of shortening around the limb after application and is therefore not exerting ever-increasing ...

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Knee-high stockings are more comfortable, easier to apply, and wearing them increases patients' compliance with treatment. [22] Knee-high stockings are easier to size for limb measurement than thigh-high compression stockings. [9] Thigh-high compression stockings may create a tourniquet effect and cause localized restriction when rolled down. [23]

4. Elastic bandage - Wikipedia

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   Elastic bandage. An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". [1] Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury.

5. The Morning Stretch Routine Physical Therapists Wish ... - AOL

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   Try to hold the heels down while strengthening the knees. Benefits: A downward dog stretch will “loosen up the calves,” and “be a huge back of the lower body stretch,” Wu says. 7.

6. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Bandages are made up of cotton wool, cellulose, or polyamide materials. Cotton bandages can act as a secondary dressing while compression bandages provides good compressions for venous ulcers . On the other hand, tulle gras dressing which is impregnated with paraffin oil is indicated for superficial clean wound.

7. Want Stronger Muscles Without Heavy Weights? Trainers ... - AOL

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   For example, they’re amazing for targeting the rotator cuff if you’re dealing with a shoulder injury or for doing low-impact exercises to help a banged-up knee feel stronger. Adding Variety To ...