Bandage

Bandages (protection, support bandage ) or Fasche ( Austrian ) are usually soft, elastic pieces of cloth, which injured body parts are wrapped to protect them from dirt. However, there are also so-called support bandages that protect the joints from overuse. In sports bandages are used to protect bones and joints.

Word origin

The foreign word was borrowed in the 18th century from the French word " bandage " which actually means "link union (of people) " and even on French " bande " back (compare band).

Equestrian

In horses bandages are used as protection for the fetlock and cannon bone. Contrary to the mistaken belief of many riders, however, the bandage here no supporting function. If it is used as a protection, for example, during transport or riding, it is essential to ensure the correct fit of the support. The bandages may on the one hand not be too tightly wound, otherwise it will affect the blood supply to the legs, but also not too loose, they can easily be solved in this case and may be a risk of injury to horse and rider. An alternative is the less problematic leggings.

Bandage for horses

Martial Arts

In boxing wearing handwraps for the fighter in the rules is mandatory nowadays. Wearing hand or foot wraps but is also widely used in other martial arts.

Bandages protect the bones and joints from sprains and fractures. The bandages must be made in amateur boxing from cambric, mull, stockinette or flannel. Each bandage must be less than 2.50 m long and 5 cm wide.

In ancient bandages were used in leather. In addition to the protective effect should increase the risk of injury of the opponent. In Roman fistfights it should have been even allowed the drums to fill with metal plates.