How to Use an Abdominal Binder

Recovery after any surgery can be quite demanding. After some surgeries, such as Caserean-sections, bariatric surgery or hysterectomies, resuming normal activities can be difficult. Abdominal binders are often prescribed after surgery to help a person resume activities such as walking, coughing or moving about. They are simple and effective tools in helping during the recovery process.

Instructions

Applying the Binder on Another Person

• 1

  Ask the person to lay on a flat surface, such as a bed or couch.

• 2

  Place the binder under the person's back. Make sure the back of the binder is placed where it would wrap around the person's stomach once closed.

• 3

  Stretch out one end of the binder. This will ensure that the abdominal binder provides the maximum amount of compression to the person.

• 4

  Grab one end of the binder and stretch it over the person's stomach. Use your hand to hold this end of the binder in place.

• 5

  Take the other end of the binder and stretch it over the first end of the binder.

• 6

  Fasten the binder by gently pressing the two areas of the abdominal binder together, making sure that the stretch of the binder is maintained.

Self-Application

• 7

  Stand up before applying the abdominal binder to yourself.

• 8

  Position the top part of the binder just below the navel line.

• 9

  Stretch out both ends of the abdominal binder.

• 10

  Wrap the binder around the stomach region, ensuring that the proper stretch is maintained.

• 11

  Close both ends of the binder by pressing each end against one another, making sure that the binder is tight enough around the stomach.