What types are there?
There are forearm bandages that pull like a long stocking, from wrist to elbow. Others are pulled over the lower part of the forearm and fixed to the thumb joint with a Velcro fastener. For very special problems, for example, there are bandages for tennis elbow, which are only hand-wide and are strapped around the affected part of the elbow. An expert should be consulted when selecting the forearm bandage, so that the correct choice of type and size of bandage is made.
How much does an underarm bracelet cost?
The cost of an underarm bracelet depends greatly on the reason for which it is needed and the manufacturer. Cheap forearm bandages, which are put over the forearm, can be purchased on the Internet for as little as 10-15 €. If a more special bandage is needed, such as for the tennis elbow, the cost can be as low as 45 to 60 €.
Particularly with specific symptoms, such as tennis elbow, the bandage should not be spared. Depending on the diagnosis made, the costs can be covered in whole or in part by the health insurance company. The costs for a lower arm bandage can be covered by the insurance company as a remedy in case of an indication given by the treating physician.
A prescription must be issued for this. The extent to which a bandage can be covered also depends on whether the corresponding product is recognized. In a local medical supply store it can be assumed that bandages corresponding to the prescription are available or can be ordered.
How long should I wear the support?
In case of acute symptoms, the forearm brace should be worn after consultation with the treating physician at least until the symptoms subside. For the time thereafter, a brace can reduce the recurrence of the problem. The long-term use of a forearm bandage can be helpful to many affected persons, especially during sports or monotonous or physically demanding work.
However, care should be taken to ensure that the support is not worn permanently throughout the day. No long-term disadvantages are to be expected from using a support. However, in order to maintain the body’s feeling of movement without the support, work or training without the support should be carried out at regular intervals. This is recommended when no great strain or physical contact is to be expected.
