Since a person is constantly in motion, then under load the joints of the upper limbs are often subjected to injuries or bruises. An effective tool during rehabilitation, treatment and prevention is a bandage. Consider the features of the application, varieties, the difference between the bandage and the scarf. Learn how to make a bandage with your own hands.
What is a bandage and when to wear it?
In case of damage to the upper limbs, in order to immobilize the arm or part of it, doctors are prescribed to wear a bandage. In this case, it acts as a fixing device. It can be worn both for treatment and for the prevention of various diseases of the upper limbs and their compounds.
Wearing a bandage for the arm during a fracture not only immobilizes the limb, but also alleviates the pain symptom. It is recommended for use also by athletes who, as a result of strong physical activity, overload their joints.
Scopes of a bandage:
- joint disease (arthritis, arthrosis, myositis, osteoarthrosis);
- rehabilitation period after trauma, fracture, bruise or muscle strain;
- after surgery, implant placement or prosthetics;
- with paralysis that affects the upper limbs;
- with paresis;
- with instability of the wrist joint;
- as a prophylaxis after plaster removal;
- with a rupture of muscle tissue.
During physical exertion, it is usually recommended to put a bandage on the joint of the arm to relieve pain or prevent injuries.
In order not to harm when wearing a bandage, you should know the rules for using the bandage. If a gel or any external medicine is applied to the skin in this place, there is no need to apply a bandage. Also, do not wear the product if there is an allergic reaction to the material from which it is made.
It is better to abandon the use of a bandage in case of skin damage with dermatitis, rash, ulcers, pressure sores or malignant neoplasms.
Varieties of bandages
Supporting hand brace is made of environmental and high quality material, taking into account standards and requirements. After all, his main task is to ensure the speedy recovery of the patient or comfort during wakefulness and sleep.
Bandages can be divided into several types:
- immobilizing - fixes the shoulder joint;
- kerchief - used when a hand is damaged;
- orthoses - are used to completely immobilize a limb.
There are hand braces for children, but most options are for adults. For example, a bandage for the elbow joint does not limit the mobility of the limb, but only fixes the joint, due to which there is a decrease in pain. It is made of knitwear.
The kerchief retainer is used for minor injuries or simple fractures. The maximum comfort of the fixing products is ensured by the softness of the material.
How to make a bandage for a hand?
Do it yourself with your own hands just make a fixture for fixing. And in order to provide first aid correctly and on time, you need to be able to correctly fix the manufactured mount.
Experts also argue that making a bandage for a hand with your own hands is not enough, and give the following recommendations for use:
- one edge of the retaining bandage must be placed on the wrist, the other on the shoulder;
- before fixing the bandage, the surface of the damaged limb must be treated with an antiseptic;
- a wide area should be on the damaged shoulder;
- the ends must be tied together so that the bandage covers not only the shoulder, but also the forearm.
A do-it-yourself latch can be made from a piece of fabric 40 x 40 cm folded diagonally. The ends in this case are tied around the neck. You can also fix using any improvised materials: belt, belt, tie. In any case, the arm should be bent at the elbow, and the edges of the bandage or stitched bandage should be tied around the neck.
How to sew a bandage to fix a broken arm?
In order to sew a bandage for the hand, supporting during a fracture, you can use a regular cloth or vest. It is important that the material is not dense, but rather thin, but strong. You also need to stock up on straps or a reliable ribbon.
If you want a bright and colorful accessory that would stand out against the background of outerwear, you can take an orange vest with a fluorescent ribbon. Such a product is often worn by emergency workers. The material here is thin but durable.
To make a bandage for a hand with your own hands from a vest, you must follow the following instructions:
- For the lock, we need only the front halves.
- Since both parts of the front have openings, they must be cut so that two identical rectangles are obtained. That is, just cut off the part that is under the openings.
- Next, two rectangles are sewn together by three sides. One long side remains, and a pocket is obtained, which subsequently comfortably fits a sore arm.
- After you have a pocket, you need one ribbon to fix the brace on the shoulder. The length of the ribbon or dense patch of fabric should be such that the retainer is freely put on through the neck.
- Both edges of a ribbon, a piece of fabric or a belt are sewn on the sides of our pocket in the form of a rectangle. The sides are then sewn together to further fix the bandage.
If you want a little creativity, you can additionally decorate an already sewn support band with bright ribbons, print or rhinestones.
Do-it-yourself children's lock
Do you need a fixation of the injured hand to the child, but can’t you find the appropriate size of the finished standard products in the pharmacy? You can sew a bandage for a hand with your own hands. To do this, you will need material in the form of a bike diaper of bright colors or another not thick but dense fabric. You also need a strap that is adjustable in length, but fabric so that the child does not press the latch on the shoulder when worn.
How to make a bandage for a child? The steps are as follows:
- We take a dense fabric (preferably a diaper) and cut out a rectangle. The long side should be equal to the length of the child’s handle from the hand to the elbow.
- Next, we need to measure the depth of our bandage, it should cover the entire handle. The width of the bandage should be slightly less than the length.
- We process the edges and sew the sides together, we get a pocket. You can not stitch the sides and immediately begin to stitch the strap.
- Two straps or tight tapes are needed. One will fix the child’s handle from above, that is, put on through the neck, the other will go along the belt and help ensure that the upper limb does not dangle.
Thus, using two straps provides a reliable fixation of the bandage. It is important that the straps (on the neck and belt) do not pull the body, do not hamper the baby’s movement, but keep it free. In order to decorate the latch, you can use all kinds of fabric stickers or embroidery. Then the usual children's bandage will turn into a real work of art, and the baby will wear it with pleasure.
Conclusion
The bandage is used to protect the hands from unnecessary motor activity. It minimizes muscle function, prevents stretching of the joint capsule, tendons and prevents the occurrence of pain. A surgical dressing must also be worn. In general, it can be noted that the bandage not only anesthetizes, but also serves as a prevention of complications.
If for some reason it is impossible to choose a standard fixing bandage, you can make a bandage for your own hands. To do this, use all kinds of materials or pieces of fabric that are already available. You can also optionally sew a do-it-yourself bandage with a waterproof oilcloth on top to protect the upper limb from moisture. You can decorate the clips with various stickers and ribbons so that it is not just a boring accessory, but a real work of art.