Unit 2: Different Types of Immobilization Techniques in Physiotherapy PDF

Unit 2 Different types of immobilization, immobilization techniques in physiotherapy, Traditional bandage. DOSE? Number of patients DOSE? Resistant individuals Most individuals Sensitive individuals Minimal effect Average effect Maximal effect Moderate Response to the same dose Severe...

Unit 2 Different types of immobilization, immobilization techniques in physiotherapy, Traditional bandage. DOSE? Number of patients DOSE? Resistant individuals Most individuals Sensitive individuals Minimal effect Average effect Maximal effect Moderate Response to the same dose Severe MESH Terms • Bandages: Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body. – Athletic Tape (2009): Adhesive tape with the mechanical strength to resist stretching. It is applied to the skin to support, stabilize, and restrict movement to aid healing and/or prevent injuries of MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. – Compression Bandages (2011): Strips of elastic material used to apply pressure to body parts to control EDEMA and aid circulation. 4 Different types of immobilization (TYPE?) • Bandages • External fixators • Splints • Internal fixators • Plasters – Wires • Tractions – Screws • Orthotic – Cloves – Plates – Needles • Classification by intensity immobilization? • Classification by invasive / noninvasive? • Classification by anatomical location? • Classification by area or health professional? • Classification by complexity? • Classification by material? • Classification .... Immobilization techniques in physiotherapy • Bandages • External fixators • Splints • Internal fixators • Plasters – Wires • Tractions – Screws • Orthotic – Cloves – Plates – Needles Traditional bandage Manual de Enfermería en Vendajes. Rodríguez Orellana S, Banderas de las Heras P, Pendón Nieto ME. Available ttp://todoenfermeria.es/inicio/Libros%20y%20Manuales/MANUAL_DE_ENFERMERIA_EN_VENDAJES.pdf Traditional bandage • It is not a selective structure immobilization instead is an anatomical immobilization . • Its fundamental principle is the stabilization or movement limitation by increasing pressure. • Not only immobilization also compression and support • Application types: – Circular – Spiral wrap – Reversed Spiral wrap – Espica – Recurrent wrap – Figure eight wrap. 8 Circular bandage • To hold dressings on body parts such as arms, legs, chest or abdomen • Triangular bandage folded down as a bandage • Strips of cloth or gauze bandage can also be used • Example: pressure bandage 9 Spiral wrap • Hold dressings in place on arm or leg or used to provide support to a limb • Started at bottom of limb and moves up in direction of blood flow to the heart • Spiral motion is used to encircle the limb and the bandage is overlapped about one-half its width on each turn • At top of limb or stopping point, end with one or two circular wraps around limb • Secure end with tape, pins or clips 10 Figure eight wrap • Used to hold bandages or provide support to joints such as ankle or wrist • Elastic bandage is used if support is provided • Anchor bandage on instep of foot • Make one or two circular turns around instep of foot • Form a figure eight – Carry bandage up over foot in diagonal direction – Wrap bandage around back of ankle – Come down over top of the foot – Circle under the instep • Repeat figure eight pattern while moving downward and backward toward heel with each successive turn • Overlap previous turn by one-half to two-thirds width of bandage • End by circling ankle with one or two circular turns • Secure in place with tape, clips or pins 11 • Recurrent wrap • Reversed Spiral wrap 12 without Bandage With Con Bandage 13