Featuring Dale Harris, Bracing Equipment Specialist

Duration: 1 minute

Tennis elbow is the commonly used name for lateral epicondylitis, which is inflammation on the tendon bone attachment on the elbow.

There are a variety of different options available out there for tennis elbow. When trying on a tennis elbow brace, there are a couple of key features that you want to look for. One of the most important things is finding a strap that puts pressure on the affected muscle group. So, you can do that with a gel pad, you can do it with an aerosol, you can do it with a little bit of foam.

These products work well in conjunction with icing, physiotherapy, stretching, and modification of activities. Also, wearing the strap during activities other than the ones where you developed the injury.

When you're ready to try on a tennis elbow brace, go to a local retailer in your area, and get an experienced fitter. Try on two or three different tennis elbow braces, and find the one that's most effective for you. I think you'll find that this will really help your tennis elbow.

If you have questions about tennis elbow treatment, contact a local bracing equipment provider.