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The physiotherapeutic bandage |
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"Ortopedici & Sanitari" - October 2009
«If the bandage is well-made» states De Luca «the various bands interact in synergy. For example, the extension of the sole of the foot when pressure is applied puts into motion the transversal band which, being anchored to the medial band, will accentuate the action on the joint of the first metatarsal ray. When stepping, this action anticipates the movement of the weight on the forefoot and the metatarsal-phalanx joint of the big toe will be assisted and tend to naturally align in anticipation of the moment of maximum effort. Furthermore, the combined action of the 2 bands not only protects the proximal joint of the big toe but also massages the medial foot muscles with firming results. Usually those who use it really like it, so much so that for years as part of our service we taught patients how to self-bandage, like the auto-taping (or strapping) sportsmen do».
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