Leg dressings and other bandaging techniques

The videos used in this section have kindly been produced by a number of pharmaceutical companies. There may be similar products that could also be used for the conditions listed below, and the PCDS would accept videos produced by other pharmaceutical companies should they so wish. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Geraldine Bellerby (dermatology nurse specialist at the Middlesbrough Specialist Skin Service) who has helped me develop this section.

Please note: these videos may be blocked on some NHS sites, if this is the case please contact your local IT department.

Wet wraps

Zinc oxide dressings (eg Viscopaste ® PB7 paste bandage; ZIPZOC ®)

Lower leg oedema, including lymphoedema

Leg ulcers

Hosiery

  • Should be used following the treatment of oedema, and/or, venous leg ulcers
  • Click on the following link for further information and video clips
  • For patients unable to tolerate hosiery advice on leg exercises (see below)

Leg exercises