Bandage for tennis elbow

Synonyms

  • Epicondylitis brace
  • Epitrain
  • Epipoint
  • Tennis elbow cuff

Introduction

A tennis elbow bandage is intended to prevent tennis elbow or the relapse of tennis elbow. Therefore, it should be considered by people who have already suffered from tennis elbow or by those who are at increased risk of developing tennis elbow due to their job or hobby (for example, long hours working at the computer or playing tennis, volleyball, handball or golf regularly). The bandage is designed to ensure pain-free, unrestricted freedom of movement.

For whom is a bandage useful?

During an acute situation with severe pain due to tennis elbow and existing inflammation, it may be useful to take a rest first, so that the tissue can recover to a certain extent. The bandage is more suitable to be used in a prolonged course, if the complaints persist and limit the activity and work of the person affected. In addition, in patients with a history of tennis elbow, it may be appropriate to use the tennis bracelet as a preventive measure to prevent recurrence.

How long should I wear them each day?

The tennis elbow bandage and brace should be worn during painful activities. This means at work or during sports, which usually causes the complaints. It serves to be able to perform the activities without pain and to maintain the grip without pain.

Wearing it beyond the activity periods is not recommended. Should numbness, tingling or throbbing in the arm below the support occur during wearing, it is possible that the support is too tight and hinders the blood supply beyond the constriction. In this case, the bandage should be loosened and/or a short break should be taken.

However, it is not advisable to wear the bandage during rest periods. If the lacing is too tight, the blood supply to the muscles can be impeded. As a result, this can also impede the positive repair processes that occur during the inflammatory and overload reaction and slow down recovery. It is therefore advisable to discuss the use of a tennis bracelet with an orthopedic physician during an acute situation, i.e. when the inflammation and pain are very severe, and if necessary to allow a rest period first.