Magni continued the race with his shoulder wrapped in an elastic bandage. Pressure is preferably applied with an elastic bandage. A support bra or elastic bandage is often recommended to decrease swelling and support healing. An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. An elastic bandage, rather than a firm plastic bandage (such as zinc-oxide tape) is required.