Elbow and knee injuries such as sprains and strains can be supported by a roller bandage. To make sure there is effective support, bend the joint slightly and then apply the bandage in figure of eight turns. Work from the inside to the outside of the upper surface of the joint and extend the bandage far enough each side so that there is an even pressure around the injury.
Support the injury and make sure it’s in a comfortable position and partly bent.
Pass the bandage to the inner side of the limb just above the joint. Make a turn around the limb so the upper half of the bandage is covered.
Pass the bandage from the inner side of the upper part of the limb to just below the joint. Then make one diagonal turn below the joint to cover the lower half of the bandage.
Continue to bandage diagonally, above and below the joint injury in a figure of eight pattern. Extend the area of the bandage each time you wrap the bandage around the joint.
To finish the bandage, make two straight turns around the limb and secure the end of the bandage with a safety pin or adhesive tape.
Check the circulation beyond the bandage as soon as you’ve finished and recheck every 10 minutes.
Injuries to the soft structure around the bones and joints are commonly called strains and sprains. They are often associated with sports activities.
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