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Functional bandage

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The taping is a partial immobilization used in most ligament, tendon and muscle injuries. It is characterized by allowing a degree of mobility versus funcioanl bandages total limit movement also have various side effects (such as skin lesions, joint stiffness, muscle atrophy or increased thrombotic risk). The taping may be of therapeutic or preventive. Such bandages should not be used to treat more serious injuries that required a cast, but if for rehabilitation once the cast is removed.