What are cohesive bandages used for?
Cohesive Bandages are used as a compression bandage or blood spill tape during sports. The compression reduces swelling and promotes quick healing making. It can also be used for holding heat &ice packs in place and protect dressings, an essential for any physio pitch-side kit.
Cohesive Bandages can also be used as a pre sports wrap to support the ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, hand and wrist joints. Cohesive bandages have a wide range of uses for sports, you can use it as rugby ear tape, boxing hand wrap, tennis wrist support and much more. It can also be used as a sock tape replacement in sports as the bandage can hold up socks and shin-pads.
Cohesive Bandages for Sports Injuries
Cohesive bandages sticks to itself and not your skin, hair or clothes. Perfect for taping all joints including ankles, shoulders, knees and wrists, it can also be used as a 'blood spill bandage' for a head wounds. The lightweight non-woven design allows for excellent ventilation through the bandage, whilst its flexibility allows the bandage to conform to even the most awkward body contours, ensuring you will find this cohesive bandage comfortable to wear.
Cohesive bandage tape adheres to itself, meaning that under-wrap or pre-wrap is optional. Its high-quality manufacture means it comes off the roll smoothly and conforms to the body part that is being taped. It is especially good for body parts that are normally difficult to tape. Cotton cohesive bandage tape is ideal for absorbing blood and sweat. Also, it can also be used to secure a tape job in order to provide support and increase proprioceptive awareness (by giving sensory feedback to the brain that helps prevent the patient 'going over' on the injured part).
How do you apply a cohesive bandage?
Cohesive bandages adheres to itself but doesn't adhere well to skin, hair or clothing. Wrap the bandage around the area you need to bandage and press the layers together. For some areas, you may also need to secure with a wrap of PVC tape if the bandage is likely to be pulled during sports or daily activities.
