ABSTRACT
Support bandages Different types of support bandage are used depending on the degree of stability required.
An elastic bandage is made of cotton and is more or less elastic. An elastic rubber bandage is made of cotton woven together with strands of rubber and is more elastic than a regular elastic bandage. It can be used for securing dressings or ice packs over injured areas and also provides compression in acute injuries, such as ankle sprains. The elastic bandage is flexible and stretches after use, which makes it unsuitable for long-term support. It has the advantage of being washable, and can be reused.
