This support relieves and supports your elbow for the treatment of inflamed tendon insertion such as tennis elbow or golfer’s arm, contusions, strains, joint effusions, dislocations as well as chronic, post-traumatic or post-operative irritation. Thanks to its innovative knit technology, the JuzoFlex Epi Xtra elbow support maintains first-class wearing comfort even during movement.
Elbow support with silicone pressure pads
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The elbow, also referred to as cubitus, combines the upper arm bone (humerus) with the two forearm bones (ulna and radius). The elbow is a joint composed of three joint sections. Apart from the humeroulnar joint (articulatio humeroulnaris) and humeroradial joint (articulatio humeroradialis), which enable the arm to bend and stretch, there is also the distal radioulnar joint (articulatio radioulnaris distalis) which allows the forearm to rotate.
The elbow is a relatively complex joint that enables the arm to bend and stretch as well as 90 degree rotation of the forearm inwards and outwards. Particularly during repeated movements, the elbow is subjected to heavy strain. The most frequent elbow symptoms include inflammation of the tendon insertion such as tennis elbow, also known as tennis arm, and golfer’s elbow. These conditions occur not only in people who play tennis or golf, but also for types of work and sports that require lots of elbow rotation. For chronic excess strain conditions or pain due to heavy loads, an orthopaedic elbow support can provide relief and reduce pain. The best course of action is to consult your physician for professional examination and advice.
A support for the elbow joint can offer valuable assistance for pain in the elbow. It helps to keep the joint in a stable position and relieves the joint and tendon insertions through gentle restriction of movement. At the same time, the elbow support’s compression effect promotes the circulation and counteracts post-traumatic and postoperative swelling as well as oedemas. Because the support provides effective relief and stabilisation without completely immobilising the elbow, it is ideally suited for returning to activity after an illness or injury.
Juzo Xtra supports are technically sophisticated medical aids that adapt flexibly to movement patterns. The elbow support has silicone pads with friction nubs that exert a massage-like effect, while the area of the tendon insertions has a cut-out opening to provide relief. Breathable knitted fabrics improve the moisture wicking properties, thereby enhancing temperature regulation. The special comfort zone at the crook of the elbow and reduced pressure at the borders ensure ideal wearing comfort during movement.
When should you wear an elbow support?
Medical elbow supports are primarily worn for the treatment of tendon insertion inflammations such as tennis arm (tennis elbow) or golfer’s elbow. But an elbow support can also provide relief for irritation, contusions, strains or joint effusions. In general, supports are particularly suited for gently returning to activity, but can also be used permanently for chronic conditions.
How long should you wear an elbow support?
How many hours a day should you wear the elbow support?
Although there is no maximum wearing period for a properly fitted elbow support in principle, it is best to consult your physician or therapist for advice. At night when the arm is scarcely moving, the support can be removed in most cases depending on the condition.
Is a support helpful for elbow pain?
For many conditions that affect the elbow, it is effective and recommended to use a support. Compression counteracts potential swelling and is thus also able to reduce pain. Ask your physician or therapist if this is right for you.
What is the difference between an elbow support and an elbow orthosis?
Elbow supports offer more flexibility than orthoses. The compression effect can help to reduce swelling and promote the healing process. Particularly for a gentle return to movement, supports are the first choice.
Orthoses are used on the elbow for targeted immobilisation. This can be beneficial, for example, after an acute injury or surgery for temporary immobilisation and controlled stabilisation. The generally rigid design of orthoses offers stable protection. On models such as the JuzoPro Epi TT, the permitted range of motion can be individually adjusted for controlled mobilisation.