A comparison of interface pressure and stiffness between elastic stockings and bandages

Abstract

Short-stretch bandages can be expected to have more pronounced benefits for augmenting muscle pump than long-stretch bandages and short-stretch stockings.

Elastic Multilayer Bandages for Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Features of Our Technique

“…Our findings showed that the SSI increased with the number of bandages. The SSI derived from our eMLB by using three bandages was 13.4 ± 7.2 mmHg, which is comparable to that achieved by short-stretch bandages (Complilan ® ), as reported by Hirai et al 9) Milic et al also suggested that a higher venous ulcer healing rate was achieved with an SSI greater than 10 mmHg. 8) This again supports the effectiveness of our eMLB using three or more bandages to treat CVI.…”

Pressure Monitoring of Multilayer Inelastic Bandaging and the Effect of Padding in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema Patients

“…Hirai et al 11 measured the interface pressure of elastic stockings and bandages during posture changes and exercise. Short-stretch bandages showed a greater pressure difference between muscle contraction and relaxation, and thus a higher working pressure, compared with long-stretch bandages and short-stretch stockings.…”

Experimental Investigation of Pressure Applied on the Lower Leg by Elastic Compression Bandage

“…However, as the aim of this previous study was to compare the pressure applied by different application techniques, it was carried out for a single bandage type. Other studies were focused on the influence of bandage mechanical properties and position (supine, standing, sitting) on the interface pressure, 3,8,11,26 but as far as we know, none of them measured the stretch of the applied bandage, though it is one of the main parameters which controls the interface pressure.…”