Elastic compression bandages

Compression bandages are the main management for treating venous leg ulcers and the underlying vein insufficiency. The main function is to exert pressure to the legs with help from elastic bandages. 

Orthopedic Tapes. In orthopedic applications, PSA products are most frequently used as tapes and elastic adhesive bandages. The tapes consist of a rigid backing material (e.g., cotton fabric) coated with the PSA. They are used in therapeutic medical applications to control motions and to immobilize and to stabilize joints in athletic use. Orthopedic bandages are made from coated elastic material and often are used when compression and support are to be supplied to the extremities. 

Textile-based compression materials include elastic bandages, stockings, and garments that are designed to exert external pressure to the human body. The main product performance is the force-elongation behavior, which is related to the fabric structure, yam composition, and fiber type. For elastic compression materials. 

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