Remove the ice and then apply an ACE bandage on the bottom of your foot to elevate it above your ankle (to help prevent swelling). Apply a compression bandage around your ankle to limitswelling and increase circulation. Be sure to wrap the ACE bandage tightly so that there are no gaps in...
You may need to wear an elastic bandage. This helps keep your injured knee from moving too much while it heals. It should be tight enough to give support but so tight that it causes your toes to feel numb or tingly. Take the bandage off and rewrap it at least 1 time each day. ...
1. The best way to treat a sprained ankle starts with R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate). Sit the injured hiker down, propping their leg up comfortably, and removing shoes and socks to survey the damage. Wrap the ankle with an ACE Bandage or Coban self-adhering wrap to ...
While many people put the dog paw in a wrap using an Ace bandage because it's something they already have on hand, it's better to get a self-adhesive bandage like Vet Wrap since this sticks to itself and makes the entire dressing harder to remove. Apply a layer of this bandage over ...
Protect. Initially, you may choose to “protect” the injury site. This may include the use of crutches to assist with walking. Even using a simple ACE wrap is a method of protecting the site from further injury. Refrain from an activity that may have caused the injury. Avoid aggressive ...
(Which I did the first week. And then I stepped on the scale. Then I really needed to find my sense of humor.) Wearing a boot for your broken foot is a major pain in the backside, but it beats a plaster cast and crutches, hands down. Taking it easy at the start and giving your...
(Which I did the first week. And then I stepped on the scale. Then I really needed to find my sense of humor.) Wearing a boot for your broken foot is a major pain in the backside, but it beats a plaster cast and crutches, hands down. Taking it easy at the start and giving your...
I’ve seen people develop blisters on their hands during day-long paddling trips. I’m a big fan of duct tape for blisters, but not everyone is. A good substitute isLeukotape, which I’d wrap around the pencil. Paddling clothing isn’t conducive to making slings out of, so I’d prob...
When your inflammation is under control, apply a heating pad to your hip a few times a day to reduce pain and spasms. Kneel down on one knee and place your opposite foot on the floor. Push your hips forward, then relax. Do up to 10 repetitions. Next, with your feet braced on the ...
If the situation requires your hands to be free, or you’re having trouble keeping pressure on the wound, you can make a pressure bandage. Place gauze over the wound and wrap it tightly with something like an ace wrap or bandanna. Your goal isnotto make a tourniquet, you should be able...