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(also known as Compression bandaging)
Compression bandaging, also called wrapping, is the application of several layers of padding and short-stretch bandages to the involved areas. Short-stretch bandages are preferred over long-stretch bandages (such as those normally used to treat sprains), as the long-stretch bandages cannot produce the higher tension ne... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Lymphedema | 88 |
84% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 1 |
100% |
| Sensory Integration Dis... | 1 |
100% |
| Hypermobile Syndrome | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (91
Members)
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Wrapping Reviews
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Sometimes me feet get a little numb and the wrap if it's too tight will hurt but it has to be taken care of.
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The wrapping worked temporarily, but my therapist didn't think it was progressing fast enough so dropped me as patient and the swelling worsened than pre-treament status.
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ongoing
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It's time consuming, and my legs really itch! Best if you put TONS of lotion on your legs before you bandage. I've just recently stopped the bandaging and am now in my sexy (sarcasm) support hose. They are hot and I hate them!
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It works , but you need someone or a family member to be committed with helping you keep your legs wrapped.
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time for the message therapy is very hard. work alot of hours each day, do wrap my leg each night
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It is an ongoing battle with different wrappings. I have every aid there is but nothing really works. I do find that Kinesio Taping underneath other wrapping is effective. My PT helped me find a way to apply the tape.
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It is working pretty well and I should be fitted for the Jobst stockings in about 2 weeks.
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