Tennis elbow injury

What is a tennis elbow?

The muscles in the forearm allow you to perform movements with the wrist and fingers. The muscles are attached to the bone (humerus) of the upper arm by a tendon. With a tennis arm, there is an inflammation in the tendon tissue. An elbow brace can in many cases make a very good contribution to the recovery process.

Tennis arm, now what?

A tennis arm is in most cases caused by overload. During prolonged tightening and use of the muscle, small tears will develop in the tendon, which causes an unpleasant feeling. Relieve the muscles in the forearm and support them with a tennis elbow brace.

Complaints with a tennis arm

• Pain on the outside of the elbow
• Stinging / nagging pain in the forearm
• Pain when squeezing / shaking hands
• Arm / elbow can feel warm
• With a hanging arm, the elbow can become more painful (for example, while walking)
• Arm may feel tired during the day
• The pain can radiate to the forearm / hand
• There may also be pain in the neck / shoulder / upper arm

Tennis elbow treatment with a brace?

People indicate a tremendous relief of the complaints with a combination of exercises and the use of an elbow brace against the tennis arm (practice based). A tennis elbow is best treated with eccentric exercises and an elbow bandage. Taking a long rest will unfortunately have little effect. Wearing a tennis elbow brace can be to reduce and alleviate complaints in everyday life.

ProBrace can advise two different elbow braces:

The first option is to choose a tire. The band is specially designed for a tennis elbow. The band puts pressure on the tendon attachment.

1. The Thuasne Tennis elbow strap .
2. The Bauerfeind EpiPoint is a band specially designed for the tennis elbow. The band puts pressure on the tendon attachment. Pressure on the tendon attachment decreases the complaint.

You can also choose a brace that falls completely over the elbow brace for extra stability around the elbow joint.

3. The CARE Elbow Brace is ideal for daily exercise, work or sports. The EpiTrain Brace from Bauerfeind provides pressure on the tendon and provides stability over the entire joint.
4. Are you looking for a brace that provides ideal firmness and good comfort? Then the Thuasne Silistab, epi tennis elbow brace is highly recommended.