title: Evaluation of cohesive and elastic support bandages for joint immobilization.
abstract: The purpose of this clinical study was to compare the performance of a new cohesive bandage to that of elastic bandages for joint immobilization. The magnitude of joint immobilization by these bandages was quantitated during isokinetic exercise using a computerized dynamometer. The degree to which the cohesive and elastic bandages reduced range of motion and peak torque of plantar and dorsiflexion was not significantly different. After exercising for 1 hour, the elastic bandage loosens, reducing its ability to immobilize the joint. In contrast, the cohesive bandage maintains its configuration, despite active exercise for 1 hour.
authors.affiliation: Newport News Hospital, Virginia.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Wilder
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doctor
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Paley
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Edlich
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D004548:Elasticity; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives