How to Wrap a Knee Bandage

When a knee has suffered an injury, wrapping it is necessary to its healing process. It is also necessary in avoiding injuring the knee further (especially when playing sports or taking part in any vigorous activities). However, if the knee is wrapped incorrectly, more damage can be done to the knee. Therefore, it is important to learn how to wrap the knee properly.

Things You'll Need

• Medicated gauze pad
• Benzoin tincture
• Self-adherent ACE Bandage

Instructions

1. Unroll the medicated gauze pad. Wrap the gauze several times around the knee, starting just above the knee.

2. Wrap the knee about 12 times with the gauze in a figure eight pattern.

3. Spray the benzoin tincture, lightly, just above the knee. The spray will help adhere the knee wrap.

4. Wrap the ACE Bandage several times four to six inches above the gauze wrap.

5. Wrap downward, overlapping the bandage, using a moderate tension.

6. Continue wrapping the knee until it is covered by three or four layers of bandage. End with the bandage above the knee. It will stick to itself and stay in place.

References

• Extention.org
• University of Washington