Material
Roller bandage:
- For a child: 4-6 cm wide.
- For an adult: 6-10 cm wide.
Procedure
This technique can be used in two ways:
- To fix bandaging material in the case of a dressing on an injury to the heel or instep.
- As part of a compression bandage in the case of injuries involving the ankle joint. In this case, the heel bandage should be combined with the mid-foot/ankle bandaging technique.
The technique for bandaging the heel is the same as for the knee and elbow. When applying the bandage, the angle between the foot and the lower leg should be 90° [Figure 58].
Figure 58