Sports Wrist Brace

A tennis elbow brace is very effective in alleviating the pain and hastening the recovery process from tennis elbow. Tennis elbow refers to an injury to the muscles or tendons of the outer part of the elbow. It usually occurs due the excessive use of the arm muscles. Its name is inspired by its common occurrence amongst tennis player: studies suggest that approximately 50 percent of tennis players suffer from this condition. The tennis elbow can also affect persons whose professions require them to make repetitive arm and wrist movements, such as carpenters, golfers, gardeners, mechanics and politicians. In fact, it affects up to three percent of the overall population. How do you know if you need one?

The symptoms of tennis elbow include gradually increasing pain at the outer elbow that becomes worse when making a squeezing action or when moving the wrist with force. At times the pain may appear suddenly. The best way to recover from tennis elbow is to:
•    Refrain from any activity that might increase the pain
•    Consult the doctor and perform specific physiotherapy exercises to strengthen the muscles of the area
•    Wear a tennis elbow brace as it takes the pressure off from the affected muscles.

Tennis elbow braces are of different types. You can get a basic elbow brace like the Universal Economy Tennis Elbow Support Brace that can be wrapped around the forearm near the elbow. This will ease the pain of the sore or injured tendons and muscles.

The Aircast Tennis Elbow Treatment Brace is slightly more advanced. It comprises of a lightweight tennis elbow strap that exerts a light pressure on the specific muscle, thereby alleviating the pain. It features a padded air cell that enhances the effective pressure of the strap, which is made of a soft absorbent foam.

The Epitrain Tennis Elbow Brace can be used for complete elbow support. It has two silicon inserts that help to increase circulation and reduce the pressure on the elbow bones. It comprises of a knitted elbow support that is breathable, does not retain heat and aids in the restoration of mobility.

While a tennis elbow brace will help to speed up the process of recuperation, it is essential for the patient to change the technique of working so that the condition does not recur. If you ever have problems with your wrists, I would also recommend using a sports wrist brace.

The wrist brace was initially devised to help sports advocates keep their wrist balance intact and help them avoid wrist injuries. But with the increasing demand for sporting accessories among athletes and non-athletes alike, it has taken over the tag of just a “sporting accessory”. Today, it has found a great level of adoption amongst the non-athletes–namely office workers. Many people who face repetitive hand and wrist strain from excessive keyboard and mouse use these braces to avoid a variety of acute and chronic wrist injuries. As a wise ergonomist once said, “you will be working in front of the computer for the majority of your life, you can’t afford to damage them this young.” Sports wrist braces are strongly recommended for:

• Prevention or treatment of wrist sprains and other sports injuries.
• Providing light support while typing.
• All sport and work activities involving significant wrist movement.

If you think you need a wrist brace, let’s go over some basics:

• First and foremost, make sure it fits. A poor fit will no doubt cause you more strain and potential injury.
• Choose a material that is compatible with you and your lifestyle.
• Choose your style. Are you an occasional tennis player that needs support or a full time stenographer with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Don’t feel embarassed if you need to wear one; it’s for your health! Take care of it.

-Linda