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In order to do well in sports and in our everyday chores, we need a well-functioning set of knees. Yes, strong, fit knees are needed to continue doing our daily works efficiently and productively. However, by doing these tasks we can also get hurt. We could get knee injuries that might impair our ability to perform well. Therefore, it is important to know how to apply first relief at the instance of a knee injury. Knowing how to use a knee bandage can be very helpful in preventing major knee damage.
First, we need to know how possible we can get knee injuries. We need to understand that our knee is the largest joint in our body and most often used part of the human anatomy. As we may know, our knees are used with almost anything that we are doing. We use it when we walk, run, bend, kick, jump, lift and most of all we use it to support our whole body weight. When doing these actions, we may suddenly stop, twist or a have sudden blow that would cause the knees to get harmed.
By knowing the types of knee injuries and its symptoms, we can surely apply the proper way to immediately treat it. The most common knee injuries are strains and sprains. The symptoms include: - A snapping sound while doing a particular task - Partially or moderately torn ligaments - Pain and or swelling on the affected area - Muscle weakness or limited movement of the knee - Inability to support the entire body
Strains and sprains are minor knee problems that can be cured instantly with proper care. At the instance of the injury, you can do the RICE method which is the abbreviation for Rest, Ice, Compression, Rest and a proper application of knee bandage, as the first aid to promote fast healing. - Ice the area. You can put ice on the injured knee intermittently several times a day. Just make sure to only ice it for 15 minutes then have an interval of two hours before applying ice again. This is to make sure that you wouldn't cause any more damage to the ligaments. - Elevate your knee. Raise it when you are lying down and be sure the knee is higher than your shoulder so it is above the heart level. It promotes the blood to circulate from the knee back to the heart. - Rest as soon as you can. You should avoid from strenuous tasks for the next 24-48 hours or at least until you don't feel the swelling and pain anymore. - Compression on the injured area. Use a knee bandage to wrap the knee. This is necessary to support the knee from instability caused by inevitable leg movement. - Most importantly, call your health care provider if you suspect it's a major knee injury and the pain hurts too much.
Properly wrapping your leg with a knee bandage should be snug and not too loose or too tight. Follow these simple steps on how to wrap your knee correctly. First, find a comfortable position to where you can elevate your leg. Take one edge of the bandage and start wrapping about two inches below the knee. Wrap upwards overlapping about a half of the previous bandage. Continue wrapping until it covers a greater portion of your knee. Lastly, secure the end of the bandage with clips. Check if you feel comfortable with the wrap, if not, remove the bandage and re-wrap.
When choosing a knee bandage make sure that it's elastic and durable to provide proper support to the injured knee. Always make sure that your home first aid kit contains at least a roll of knee bandage. It never hurts to be ready all the time.
First, we need to know how possible we can get knee injuries. We need to understand that our knee is the largest joint in our body and most often used part of the human anatomy. As we may know, our knees are used with almost anything that we are doing. We use it when we walk, run, bend, kick, jump, lift and most of all we use it to support our whole body weight. When doing these actions, we may suddenly stop, twist or a have sudden blow that would cause the knees to get harmed.
By knowing the types of knee injuries and its symptoms, we can surely apply the proper way to immediately treat it. The most common knee injuries are strains and sprains. The symptoms include: - A snapping sound while doing a particular task - Partially or moderately torn ligaments - Pain and or swelling on the affected area - Muscle weakness or limited movement of the knee - Inability to support the entire body
Strains and sprains are minor knee problems that can be cured instantly with proper care. At the instance of the injury, you can do the RICE method which is the abbreviation for Rest, Ice, Compression, Rest and a proper application of knee bandage, as the first aid to promote fast healing. - Ice the area. You can put ice on the injured knee intermittently several times a day. Just make sure to only ice it for 15 minutes then have an interval of two hours before applying ice again. This is to make sure that you wouldn't cause any more damage to the ligaments. - Elevate your knee. Raise it when you are lying down and be sure the knee is higher than your shoulder so it is above the heart level. It promotes the blood to circulate from the knee back to the heart. - Rest as soon as you can. You should avoid from strenuous tasks for the next 24-48 hours or at least until you don't feel the swelling and pain anymore. - Compression on the injured area. Use a knee bandage to wrap the knee. This is necessary to support the knee from instability caused by inevitable leg movement. - Most importantly, call your health care provider if you suspect it's a major knee injury and the pain hurts too much.
Properly wrapping your leg with a knee bandage should be snug and not too loose or too tight. Follow these simple steps on how to wrap your knee correctly. First, find a comfortable position to where you can elevate your leg. Take one edge of the bandage and start wrapping about two inches below the knee. Wrap upwards overlapping about a half of the previous bandage. Continue wrapping until it covers a greater portion of your knee. Lastly, secure the end of the bandage with clips. Check if you feel comfortable with the wrap, if not, remove the bandage and re-wrap.
When choosing a knee bandage make sure that it's elastic and durable to provide proper support to the injured knee. Always make sure that your home first aid kit contains at least a roll of knee bandage. It never hurts to be ready all the time.
About the Author:
George is an athletic training staff in one of the Universities in Ohio. He voluntarily serves as an athletic trainer for the teen's football and basketball in their community. He believes that using a knee bandage and a knee pad (Kniegelenkbandage) is very useful not only in sports but also in unavoidable injuries.
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