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• Part 2 of 2: When Should You Wrap Your Knee with a Bandage

1 Collect everything you need. You will need a suitable material to wrap around your knee. Get a special knee bandage, also called a pressure bandage, or a compression bandage. You can buy this bandage at many supermarkets or pharmacies. The most popular is the ACE elastic bandage, but other brands are also available. You will also need something to secure the bandage. Most bands come with elastic clasps that have metal hooks, but if you bought an open bandage, find something you can use to secure it, such as a safety pin.

• You can also purchase a self-locking bandage that has an adhesive coating on one side. There are also Velcro straps around the edges. Choose the bandage that you think works best for you.
• Bandages are available in various sizes. Choose the bandage that's right for you.

2 Get into the correct posture. When bandaging the knee, take the correct position. First, sit in a place where nothing will restrict your freedom of movement. Second, extend the corresponding leg in front of you. It is necessary to properly stretch the leg, without straining it and relaxing at the knee so that it remains slightly bent.

• When bandaging your knee, nothing should restrict your movement. Choose a place that is comfortable and spacious enough.

3 Start bandaging. Take a bandage in your hand. Do not unwind it yet - it is more convenient to gradually loosen the bandage, wrapping it around the knee. Place your hand with a bandage on your leg, about five centimeters below the knee joint. Take the free end of the bandage and pull it out just below the knee. Holding the free end with one hand, unwind the bandage around the knee with the other. Wrap the bandage once around the knee, returning to the free end. Pull the bandage tightly around your leg.

• Place the first layer of the bandage horizontally just below the knee.

4 Apply a bandage to your knee. Wrap the bandage around the knee, pulling it tight and gradually moving up the leg. When wrapping the kneecap, leave a small gap, about a toe, between your leg and the bandage. Wrap the bandage until the knee is completely ligated. Secure the end of the bandage with Velcro, duct tape, or clasps.

• If you are using a knee brace, loosen the brace around the patella so that it does not put too much pressure on the joint. Under and above the knee, the band should fit snugly around the leg.
• The band should protrude about five centimeters below and above the knee. Since the knee joint is approximately 3.8 centimeters wide, the entire bandage will take 13-15 centimeters.
• If you don't have anything to secure the bandage with, you can simply tuck the free end under the top layers of the bandage.

5 Make sure the bandage is not too tight. Do not tighten the bandage too tight. The band should fit snugly around the leg, but not squeeze it. To check if the bandage is too tight, try sliding your index finger under it.He must pass under the bandage. The bandage needs to be tightly wrapped around the knee, supporting it, but it should not obstruct circulation.

• If the bandage is too tight and you can't get your finger under it, remove the bandage and reapply it, slightly loosen the bandage.
• Even if your finger goes under the bandage, check to see if the circulation is obstructed. If there are marks on the sides of the bandage, loosen it. The bandage should also be loosened even if you feel your toes or the lower part of the bandaged leg become numb.
• If necessary, tie the other knee in the same way.

Part 2 of 2: When Should You Wrap Your Knee with a Bandage

1. 1 Decide if you need to bandage your knee. There are many reasons why a knee bandage should be applied. Many people wrap a bandage around their knees before playing sports, further strengthening the knee joints. Some people apply a bandage after a partial rupture of the ligaments, providing external support to the joint. Weightlifters bandage their knees before squatting to strengthen them.
   • If you have a knee injury or suspect that you have injured it, see your doctor before resuming an active lifestyle.
2. 2 Use a bandage for prophylaxis. Knee bandages are used not only for serious injuries and illnesses. The knees are tied with a bandage and to prevent damage and injury. The bandage additionally strengthens the knee joint, helping it to withstand significant loads painlessly.
   • The only injury that involves a bandage on the knee is a first degree knee sprain. Such a sprain can only be diagnosed by a qualified specialist.
   • If you have injured your knee, seek help from an orthopedic surgeon. This will reduce the risk of re-injury. Don't try to diagnose yourself.
3. 3 Do not apply a knee bandage for any serious injury. In many cases, a bandage is not needed. If you have a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament or any other ligament, do not ligate your knee unless instructed to do so by your orthopedic surgeon. You should also not apply a regular knee bandage in case of a rupture of the inner or outer meniscus.
   • You may want to bandage your knee if the bandage helps treat the injury and your doctor doesn't mind using it before surgery.
   • Never apply a bandage to try to repair a very unstable joint by simply fixing it.
4. 4 See a doctor. If, despite the bandage, you still feel that you have injured your knee, see your doctor immediately. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis. If you have a first-degree injury, your doctor may recommend that you bandage your knee to fix it.
   • Before starting or resuming training, consult a doctor who will check to see if your knee has healed.