Tennis elbow

A tennis elbow is no fun and can often last a long time. A tennis elbow is also called tennis arm or epicondylitis lateralis humeri. The tennis elbow is a condition in which the outside of the elbow hurts. The pain can radiate to the forearm, wrist and hand. How do you recognize a tennis elbow and what can you do about it?

What is a tennis elbow?

The muscles in the forearm ensure that you can perform movements with the wrist and fingers. The muscles are attached to the bone (the humerus) of the upper arm by means of a tendon. With a tennis arm, there is inflammation in the tendon tissue.

How does a tennis arm come about?

A tennis arm is in most cases caused by overload. During prolonged tightening and use of the muscle, small cracks will occur in the tendon causing a feeling of non-pleasure.

Symptoms and complaints with a tennis arm

• Pain on the outside of the elbow
• Stinging / nagging pain in the forearm
• Pain when squeezing / giving hands
• Arm / elbow may feel warm
• With a hanging arm, the elbow can start to hurt more (for example during walking)
• Arm can 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?

Although it has not been proven that a brace or bandage is effective in treating a tennis elbow, many people report experiencing a sharp reduction in the pain complaint (practice based). A tennis elbow can best be treated by means of eccentric exercises. Taking a long rest will unfortunately have little effect. Wearing a tennis elbow brace can be used to reduce and relieve complaints in daily life.
Probrace can advise two different braces:

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

1. As an alternative there is the Thuasne Tennis elbow band .
2. The Bauerfeind EpiPoint is a tire specially designed for the tennis elbow. The band puts pressure on the tendon attachment. Pressure on the tendon attachment ensures that the complaint is taken.

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

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