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EpiSport Elbow Clasp for Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow Hot

April 27, 2009     Hits: 6771     Favorites0 Add to favorites
 
EpiSport Elbow Clasp for Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow
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Wrist/Elbow Brace Benefits

Wrist/Elbow Supports Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) • Medial epicondylitis • tendonitis

If you are suffering from both tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), this band or clasp can help relieve the pain of both conditions at once. So basically it works for forehand and back hand tennis elbow.

Pain relief for the top of the outside elbow and the bottom inside elbow at the same time


Pain in the upper outside of the elbow (positioned a bit higher than the photo) is tennis elbow. On the inside bottom of the elbow is golfer's elbow.

Most of those who suffer from these conditions do not actually play either of these golf or tennis but they have been known to trouble those who do. They are usually the result of bad mechanics or sudden quick movements.

The EpiSport Epicondylitis Clasp is not a cure but can be used to relieve pain caused by overuse relating to your job, sports or an injury. It’s the elbow band for the double whammy—for those of you suffering from pain at the top outside of the elbow as well as the inside, palm side lower part of the elbow.

Get the EpiSport Tennis & Golf Elbow Clasp from Amazon.

This is not a replacement for medical care

Keep in mind that many times pain you feel in one part of your body might be the result of an injury in another part. For instance, tennis elbow can be the result of something you are doing with your wrist. It is the result of a repetitive motion of the arm particularly with a clenched fist. It might be caused by overuse of the forearm or trauma to the elbow as a result of a quick motion of the arm.

How the EpiSport clasp works

The EpiSport Clasp provides targeted compression to your long tendons in the forearm. It is designed to help those tendons remain parallel and pain free. It features dual action compression, which works simultaneously to treat lateral and medial epicondylitis (forehand and backhand tennis elbow also known astennis elbow/swimmer’s elbow and golfer’s elbow).

The conditions for which it offers pain relief

It is designed to relieve pain from both medial and lateral epicondylitis, muscle strains. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, arthritis, and tendinitis. It has a comfortable shock absorbing liner designed to help wick moisture away from the skin.

Get the right size.

This band or clasp fits left or right arm. Measure forearm 1 1/2" - 2" below elbow.

  • X-Small fits 8 - 9"
  • Small fits 9 - 10"
  • Medium fits 10 - 11"
  • Large fits 11 - 12"
  • X-Large fits 12 - 13 1/2"

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Double duty elbow clasp/brace

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Reviewed by Anne Moss Rogers
April 27, 2009
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Anything stuck on your elbow isn't going to be entirely pleasant. But most I spoke with felt this offered great pain relief to those who suffer from both tennis elbow and golfer's elbow at the same time. They also recommended getting an assessment of your stroke if you play a sport since it often has to do with poor form. This step apparently keeps it from returning. Ibuprofen and ice were also recommended.
 
 


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Reviewed by Bill
August 05, 2011
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Forearm bands, also known as counterforce braces and a million other names, have been around a long time. They originally came out for the treatment of tennis elbow, but ones like the above EpiSport can be used for both tennis AND golfers elbow - making this an especially appealing band if you're really active and suffer from both problems.

How do they work? Well, apparently they don't know exactly how these things help decrease elbow pain, but they most certainly do work. The current theory is that golfer's and tennis elbow is a problem with certain tendons in your forearm muscles. Putting this brace near the tendon of the problem muscle takes pressure off the tendon, giving it a chance to heal up. Some of the studies I've read about also show that these braces can increase your arm strength as well as decrease pain- so there's a lot of benefit to be gained by using one.

A problem you might imagine you'd have though is one of comfort. Know that these things have to be on snug to take pressure off the forearm tendon or they're useless. Of course more pressure usually means LESS comfort - so its important to get one that's got good padding. I've tried the Band-It brand, and it's pretty comfortable, but there are lots of good ones out there, and sometimes its simply a case of trial and error. The way I see it, forearm bands can't help you if you're not able to wear them.

So if you've got golfer's and tennis elbow, I'd say give this one a shot- it's a little different than the others as it treats both problems and well worth a try. I'd also urge sufferers to do exercises to speed healing and help prevent recurrences - I found the book Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow helpful in this regard. Hope this helps.

 

Was not sure whether I had golfer or tennis elbow

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Reviewed by Jerry
August 02, 2009
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I did not know whether I had golfer's elbow or tennis elbow so I got this one and I like it. I am going to try that kenesio tape on my elbow next. A friend of mine uses it and he said it worked to help his tennis elbow and he uses it to prevent another one. He also went to the tennis pro at our racquet club to improve his swing. That is part of why you get tennis elbow, a swing that is not quit right.

 
 
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