{"product_id":"abdominal-binder-for-post-surgery","title":"Abdominal Binder for post surgery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003eAn abdominal binder is a wide compression belt that encircles your abdomen. Abdominal binders come in many sizes and widths. Most are made from elastic and have Velcro or hook and loop closures. Some abdominal binders offer secondary lumbar support. Others have straps that hold surgical drainage tubes in place. An abdominal binder may be used to speed-up the recovery process after abdominal surgery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003eYour doctor may recommend that you wear an abdominal binder after: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea caesarean section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebariatric surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean exploratory laparotomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea hysterectomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea tummy tuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espinal surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nA carefully-positioned abdominal binder may be used in people with spinal cord injury to help: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport the abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintain abdominal pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimprove respiratory function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe benefits of using an abdominal binder\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003eAfter surgery, an abdominal binder is thought to:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport your surgical incision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelieve pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eget you moving more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduce swelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThere’s not a lot of scientific evidence on the benefits of abdominal binders. A 2014 systematic \u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.danmedj.dk\/portal\/page\/portal\/danmedj.dk\/dmj_forside\/PAST_ISSUE\/2014\/DMJ_2014_11\/A4941\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e found that abdominal binders may decrease early post-operative pain and reduce psychological distress. There’s some evidence abdominal binders may also promote coughing and deep breathing after surgery, and improve overall mobility. More research is needed to prove abdominal binders definitively help prevent fluid build-up (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/seroma\"\u003eseroma\u003c\/a\u003e) after abdominal surgery or improve overall physical function. Using an abdominal binder after a hysterectomy may help: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehold your abdominal muscles together to relieve pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincrease circulation at your surgical site to promote healing and decrease swelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake physical activity more comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrengthen abdominal muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col class=\"pro-con--pro-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearing an abdominal binder may decrease post-operative pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt may also decrease psychological distress following your procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey also may promote deep breathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"physio supplies canada","offers":[{"title":"3 Panel \/ up to 45\"","offer_id":39942502613058,"sku":"PHYSIO-0345","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Panel \/ 46\" to 62\"","offer_id":39942502645826,"sku":"PHYSIO-0362","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Panel \/ 55\" to 72\"","offer_id":39942502678594,"sku":"PHYSIO-0372","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Panel \/ up to 45\"","offer_id":39942502711362,"sku":"PHYSIO-0445","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Panel \/ 46\" to 62\"","offer_id":39942502744130,"sku":"PHYSIO-4620","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Panel \/ 55\" to 72\"","offer_id":39942502776898,"sku":"PHYSIO-4720","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7579\/9106\/products\/AB_BINDER_large_e90d27c7-e8da-4596-b419-a8d959e6e0b2.webp?v=1661976540","url":"https:\/\/www.physiosuppliescanada.com\/en-us\/products\/abdominal-binder-for-post-surgery","provider":"Physio supplies canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}