<p>A fibre optic sensing array in the form of a thin, flexible tape is described and tested for the monitoring of sub-bandage pressures. The sensing array consists of 36 discrete sensing elements spaced at 1-cm intervals along the tape and provides real-time feedback of applied pressures. It has been used to assist an experienced wound care nurse to achieve the targeted pressure gradient when applying a multilayer compression product. Results of working pressures achieved during simple exercises and when walking on a treadmill are also presented.</p>
