When you need an ACE™ Brand Elastic Bandage, it's helpful to know how to wrap it properly.
Here are some general instructions for properly wrapping various body parts.
Start wrapping at ball of foot, continuing under foot from inside to outside.
2.
Make 2 or 3 turns around foot, moving towards ankle with each turn, overlapping one-half
of the previous layer. Begin a figure-eight turn bringing bandage up outside of foot, over instep and inside
around ankle.
3.
Continue down inside of foot around heel, back up over instep, down under foot, and back up completely
around ankle.
4.
Repeat the figure-eight 2 or 3 times, overlapping one-half of the previous layer and rising above the ankle.
Secure above ankle by smoothing self-adhering bandages, or use clips.
Start wrapping below the knee making one complete circular turn to secure the bandage in place.
2.
Bring bandage diagonally behind knee and around leg just above the knee. Complete figure-eight by bringing
bandage back down diagonally behind the knee and around the leg just below the knee.
3.
Make another complete figure eight overlapping higher on previous layer.
4.
Make a circular turn just below the knee and begin upward, overlapping circular turns around the knee providing
compression to the whole joint. Secure above knee by smoothing self-adhering bandages, or use clips.
Start on inside of wrist with complete circular turn to secure bandage in place.
2.
Make figure-eight turn by bringing roll diagonally down across back of hand, between thumb and
index finger and up across palm to wrist.
3.
Bring bandage around wrist and down across palm, around back of hand, between thumb and index finger,
and up to wrist. Circle wrist. Complete second figure-eight turn.
4.
Circle wrist and begin circular turns up forearm, overlapping by one-half the previous layer. Fasten
bandage above wrist.
We recommend that you have assistance to wrap. Start bandage on outside of arm just below point of
injury, wrapping it full circle around back of arm to secure it in place.
2.
Bring bandage around back, under other arm, across chest and over shoulder at point of injury.
3.
Continue bandage around back, under other arm and fasten at chest.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or
treatment. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any questions regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard
professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you read here.
