Elastoplast Sport elastic adhesive tape 8 or 10 cm

Elastoplast Sport elastic adhesive bandage to prevent, protect or treat injured parts of the muscles of the lower limbs (thighs, knees, calves and ankles). Choose between 8 and 10 cm in width for tailored support. You can also order in our online pharmacy, narrower elastic adhesive bandages (3 or 6 cm) for joint disorders of the upper limbs (hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder).

Elastoplast: Stabilize muscles and joints easily

Elastpoplast Sport Elastic Adhesive Tape 8 or 10 cm is made of a woven cotton backing and does not contain natural latex. Its elasticity in length ensures you a perfect adaptation to the movements. The tape is breathable and allows the skin to breathe.
Thanks to its protective film, it is possible to take off the tape gradually to facilitate its placement on the joints or muscles.

Directions:

• Sport : to reduce the movement of the joints or to prevent possible injuries during sports activities. Can also be used as joint or muscle support after an operation for the practice of sport. The band allows for flexible restraints, strappings.
• Fixing of splints, compresses for the realization of dressings.

Specialized in the prevention and treatment of injuries, Elastoplast Sport has designed the adhesive tape to better protect muscles in the process of recovery. Composed of crystallizing polyester-polyurethane, it causes little allergy. It is pleasant for the skin. It is flexible, easy to use and difficult to peel off. It facilitates wound healing. The adhesive band of Elastoplast Sport makes it possible to immobilize the injured limb and accelerates its healing without obstructing the blood vessels. Its effectiveness has been proven, it helps fight against edema. During sports activities, this product helps protect the limbs in case of false movements and reduces the risk of muscle tears.

How to properly use elastoplast adhesive elastic bands?

After cleaning and drying the area to be bandaged, cut the bandage to the desired length before applying it. It is also possible to peel off the protective film as it is laid before cutting it.

Thanks to its unique characteristics, ELASTOPLAST ensures excellent compression quality by:

• Sports Traumatology : Flexible adhesive restraints on joint and ligament pathologies (ankle sprains, toe dislocations, tendinitis of the knee joint, strained thigh or calf muscles) and muscle compression (strains, muscle tears at the legs)
• Angiophlebology : Elasto-compressive treatment of venous return disorders (edema, varicose veins, ulcers, etc.) and making phlebological boots - Maintenance of dressings on the lower limbs (thighs, knees, calves and ankles).
• Therapeutic action : stimulates healing and circulatory action.
• Preventive action : protects against painful or dangerous movements, while allowing sporting activity. Helps reduce the risk of recurrence in recovery after an injury.
• Maintenance of support and sensations of the sportsman during the effort.

Comment on the recommendations for use and dosage of ELASTOPLAST Elastic adhesive tape 8 or 10 cm with our partner Avis checked after your purchase.

Here are some tips for using Elastoplast adhesive elastic bands in 8 or 10 cm to support the joints of the lower limbs (thigh, knee, calf and ankle) in case of joint disorders:

• Skin preparation: Make sure the area to be bandaged is clean, dry and free of cream or oil. This will allow the adhesive strip to adhere better to the skin.
• Cutting the band: Cut the Elastoplast band to the desired length to cover and support the affected joint. Leave enough strip to be able to fix it properly on the skin.
• Thigh: To support the thigh, start by wrapping the band around the upper part of the thigh, maintaining light tension. Then wrap the band diagonally down the thigh, leaving space between each wrap. Make sure the tape adheres well to the skin for optimal support.
• Knee: To support the knee, bend the leg slightly and begin rolling the band under the knee. Then wrap the tape over the knee in an “X” shape, maintaining moderate tension to provide comfortable support. Continue the application by wrapping the upper part of the calf, taking care not to tighten too much.
• Calf: To support the calf, wrap the band around the lower leg, just above the ankle. Then, gradually go up diagonally to the top of the calf, maintaining a slight tension. Make sure the tape adheres well to the skin and adjust the tension as needed.
• Ankle: To support the ankle, start by wrapping the band around the top of the foot, leaving the toes free. Then wrap the band around the ankle in an "8" shape to provide optimal support. Maintain moderate tension to ensure comfortable support and good freedom of movement.
• Attaching the tape: Make sure that the adhesive tape is firmly attached to the skin and check it regularly. If the band comes loose or you feel any discomfort, readjust it according to your needs.

By following these instructions for use, you will be able to benefit from adequate support for the joints of the lower limbs thanks to the Elastoplast adhesive elastic bands in 8 or 10 cm.

Composition

Elastoplast elastic adhesive tape is made of a woven cotton backing and does not contain natural latex.

Precaution of use

• The use of complementary treatments on the wound may interfere with or reduce the effectiveness of silver ions.
• Do not use on already inflamed or infected wounds.
• Do not use in case of silver allergy or argyria.

Presentation ofElastoplast sport elastic adhesive tape

Elastoplast comes in a box containing a 2.5m x 10cm strip or an 8cm x 2.5m strip

Our expert opinion in pharmacy

For healing and rapid healing of your wounds, opt for the adhesive tape of Elastpoplast Sport. It offers total muscle protection during physical exertion. With good insulation and not sticking to the skin, it is particularly useful for athletes who want to avoid complications after a tear. Completely hypoallergenic, the risk of an allergic reaction to this tape is minimal

Advice from our orthopedic pharmacist

Treat traumatic, joint, tendon and arthritis pain

The management of traumatic, joint, tendon and arthritic pain (contusion, blow, shock, elongation, sprain, tendonitis, dislocation, arthritis) is carried out in 3 stages:

1. Cryotherapy 3 times a day with the Instant Cold Spray l or the micro-bead cold pack (apply 15 to 20 minutes)
2. Relieve pain and inflammation with the analgesic massage gel , to be applied by massaging lightly without penetrating.
3. Maintain-Immobilize using a knee brace, wrist brace ...

These pathologies are characterized by the presence of pain, edema, swelling, hematoma and inflammation .

Cold therapy, to be applied as soon as possible after trauma, provides a vasoconstrictor effect that inhibits pain (analgesic), decreases effusion (anti-inflammatory), decreases swelling (anti-edema), and reduces bleeding (antihaemorrhagic).

Fight muscle pain, Osteoarthritis

The management of muscle pain, osteoarthritis (back pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis, contracture, stiffness) is carried out in 3 stages:

1. Apply heat with heating patches or the pocket of hot micro-beads (apply 15 to 20 minutes)
2. Relieve pain, promote relaxation and recovery with the naturally analgesic gel , to be applied by massaging lightly without penetrating.
3. Maintain using a lumbar support belt , neck brace orflexible cervical collar .

These diseases are identifiable by the presence of pain-stiffness and mobility problems .

Hot therapy improves mobility, reduces the painful message (analgesic), promotes muscle relaxation, and reduces contractures, aches.