Which technical bandaging method is used to generate compression gradients?

• A. Even spacing and tension, distal to proximal progression
• B. Uneven spacing with increasing tension proximal to distal
• C. Diagonal wrapping with variable tension
• D. Overlapping bandages with random tension

Answer: (A)

Creating a graduated compression gradient relies on applying the wrap with even spacing and uniform tension as you move from the distal end toward the proximal part of the limb. With constant tension, pressure is naturally higher where the limb is smaller and lower where it’s larger. As you go from the ankle up to the leg, the circumference tends to increase, so the pressure decreases, producing a smooth distal-to-proximal gradient. This method gives predictable, effective compression and minimizes risk of uneven pressure. Patterns that use uneven spacing, diagonal wraps with variable tension, or random overlapping tension produce inconsistent pressure and do not create a true gradient.