Bandages and straps for football

What is a sports bandage or strap?

A sports bandage or strap is a strip, either adhesive or elastic, that you place around a joint or muscle to support it during exertion or to protect an already weakened area. On a football pitch or in a gym, it helps limit excessive movement of an ankle, knee, or wrist, or to keep a dressing in place.

What types of straps and bandages can you find at Foot-Store?

The selection includes several formats of bandages suitable for different uses.

• Elastic adhesive strips, for flexible support that moves with the joint.
• The Tube-it strap from Uhlsport, a strip designed for targeted support on a specific area.
• Velpeau strips by Sporti, used to wrap and compress a joint.
• Strapping tape, to secure a dressing or reinforce an existing bandage.
• Straps for bars or dumbbells from Softee, designed to secure grip during weightlifting.
• Sport strap packs from Select, handy for always having a spare strip in your bag.

You can also find the brand Tremblay CT among the available products in this category.

How to choose a bandage according to its use?

The choice mainly depends on the area to be protected and when you use it. For an ankle or wrist that is stressed during a match, an elastic strip or a Tube-it strap provides support that follows movement. To secure a dressing or reinforce an already placed bandage, strapping tape is more suitable. In weightlifting, a strap for bars or dumbbells secures the grip without hindering hold.

Cold products, heating products, medical bags: other care for your kit

Bandages are often combined with other care products to complete preparation or recovery after exertion.

• Cold products, used to soothe an area after a shock or intense effort.
• Heating products, designed to prepare muscles before exertion.
• Medical bags, to store and transport all this care equipment.

You can also check the whole Care selection to find all these products in one place.

Where to find the best deals on bandages and care equipment?

The site offers several permanent sections useful for tracking prices on this selection. Be sure to check them first during the Black Friday, as we approach the holiday season, during winter sales, or at the time of the French Days in spring.

• The Espace Club sales and the Espace Club deals, dedicated to care and collective equipment.
• The sales and the clearance, to spot items at the end of their catalog life.
• The deals and special offers, updated regularly.
• The new arrivals, if you want to see new items in this selection.
• Items shipped in 24h, handy if you need a bandage quickly before a match.
• The Black Friday section, to keep an eye on at the end of the year.

Frequently asked questions

Is a sports strap and a bandage the same thing?

Not exactly: a strap refers more to a short, rigid band used for targeted support, while a bandage covers a broader concept that also includes elastic strips wrapped around a joint. In practice, the two terms are often used interchangeably.

Can you reuse a strap or adhesive band?

It depends on the product: an adhesive band usually loses its stickiness after one use and is replaced, while an elastic Velpeau strip can be re-wrapped multiple times as long as it maintains its support. Always check the condition of the strip before reusing it.

What width of band should be chosen for an ankle?

A wider band, around 6 cm, easily covers an ankle in a minimum of wraps, while a thinner band is more suitable for a wrist or finger. The choice also depends on the application technique you are familiar with.

Does strapping replace a medical consultation?

No, a bandage or strap is used to support or protect a joint, not to heal an injury. In case of persistent pain or swelling after a shock, you should consult a healthcare professional rather than relying solely on strapping.

Can a lifting strap be used for football?

A strap for bars or dumbbells is designed to secure the grip during strength exercises, which is not the intended use on a football pitch. For an ankle or wrist during a match, an adhesive band or a Tube-it strap is more suitable.