Abdominal
Abdominal
What are abdominal binders used for?
A belly band is a wide compression band that encloses your belly. Belly bands come in many sizes and widths. Most are made of elastic and have Velcro or Velcro closures. Some cummerbunds provide secondary lumbar support . Others have straps that hold the surgical drainage tubes in place .
A belly band can be used to speed up the recovery process after abdominal surgery . Your doctor may recommend that you wear a cummerbund afterwards:
- a cesarean section
- bariatric surgery
- an exploratory laparotomy
- a hysterectomy
- a tummy tuck
- spine surgery
A carefully positioned cummerbund can be used in people with spinal cord injuries to help:
- support the abdomen
- maintain the abdominal pressure
- improve respiratory function
Often a back brace is also used to recover from a spinal cord injury.
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Abdominal
What are abdominal binders used for?
A belly band is a wide compression band that encloses your belly. Belly bands come in many sizes and widths. Most are made of elastic and have Velcro or Velcro closures. Some cummerbunds provide secondary lumbar support . Others have straps that hold the surgical drainage tubes in place .
A belly band can be used to speed up the recovery process after abdominal surgery . Your doctor may recommend that you wear a cummerbund afterwards:
- a cesarean section
- bariatric surgery
- an exploratory laparotomy
- a hysterectomy
- a tummy tuck
- spine surgery
A carefully positioned cummerbund can be used in people with spinal cord injuries to help:
- support the abdomen
- maintain the abdominal pressure
- improve respiratory function
Often a back brace is also used to recover from a spinal cord injury.
...Read more
Abdominal
What are abdominal binders used for?
A belly band is a wide compression band that encloses your belly. Belly bands come in many sizes and widths. Most are made of elastic and have Velcro or Velcro closures. Some cummerbunds provide secondary lumbar support . Others have straps that hold the surgical drainage tubes in place .
A belly band can be used to speed up the recovery process after abdominal surgery . Your doctor may recommend that you wear a cummerbund afterwards:
- a cesarean section
- bariatric surgery
- an exploratory laparotomy
- a hysterectomy
- a tummy tuck
- spine surgery
A carefully positioned cummerbund can be used in people with spinal cord injuries to help:
- support the abdomen
- maintain the abdominal pressure
- improve respiratory function
Often a back brace is also used to recover from a spinal cord injury.
