My doctor recommended a brace for me for tennis elbow (mentioned the AirCast w/air pillow). Anyone used both &amp; how do they compare?
915506
I would definitely use the AirCast w/ air pillow over the BandIT... I've tried both and the Aircast was more comfortable, easier to put/keep on and helped with my tennis elbow! Just my two cents...
138554
I use mine while doing aikido so I need the support but I also need to move freely without the brace sleeping. I guess it really depends on what your use in going to be. I need support but also need full range of motion so mine is tight but absolutely not circulation stopping. I look at this as a helping hand for my knee but not an absolute supporting structure if that makes sense. Hope this helps.
1050310
Personally I used the brace for support while playing basketball. It was relatively comfortable and gave me a lot of side-to-side stability while still allowing full forward and backward movements.
1238595
@Mike Ramsey: I am blessed not to have elbow issues, so I have yet to attempt to use TK Bands for elbow support..Sorry. I'll try TK Bands in place for elbow support and leave a review.
774920
This is a light brace. I have bad arthritis in both my knees (one needs to be replaced, maybe this winter) and it does help quite a bit. It is not as much support as one of the hinged braces, but it is not as cumbersome either. It provides compression and light support to keep the knee stable and take some of the pressure off it. It's also more breathable than most braces so more comfortable to wear. It's not a miracle cure, but it's about the best soft brace I've ever tried.
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Band it by far exceeds any brace using an air pillow. The way a brace functions is to rest the tendon attachment at the elbow. Bandit fits better, stays in place and applies the correct amount of pressure....when applied properly, to rest the tendon without having to cut off the circulation to your lower arm.
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I use the the 5mm knee sleeve for basketball and running. It has allowed me to return to these activities without the pain that was shutting me down. I'm almost positive that this sleeve would offer the same pain reduction and support for tennis.
458162
I used it for a muscle tear, but I also put under a compression sock for more support! I did well playing tennis with both. I hope this helps but be careful with a minor fracture because it can get worse! Good luck
772041
This is most likely what you would have been given. Yes, it is used for tennis elbow. That is how I became familiar with it while in Germany, lugging suitcases around. It's not as strong as the prescription cream, Voltaren. I find it to be just as effective, but it does not work as long as Voltaren. Until I got soundwave therapy on my elbow, Kytta is what I used.
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Diff problems? I use it for my epichondylitis or tennis elbow.it depends how much pressure u want the eva pad against d achy area by means of tightening the strap..
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HI again! I wanted to add that topical treatments like this are a must.But there are some fantastic supplemental formulas too. CURAMIN is such a strong pain reliever that it out does my prescriptive pain relievers for certain types of pain. And I've had my shoulder pulled out of the socket by muscle spasms and then held there for a year while my massage therapist worked on tearing my muscles back into shape and it popped back in.
212855
Kim, I don't believe so because I regularly do my exercises at the gym. Also, I am not dependent on the brace, I wear it only to help me heal whenever I hurt my back.
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I have a girl with recurring ankle sprains who is very active in sports. Since she started wearing the brace during sports.....no more ankle sprains. She plays soccer , basketball, and softball, so there are a lot quick movements and pivots. Very happy. I also recommended this brace to a friend whose son had a prior ankle fracture and she has had similar success. Hope this helps.
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We use to stock these in our Ergo Store (we upgraded to the Red) and I have only had one person "wear one out," and she has had it for about five years. They are worth the money if someone is reporting tennis elbow or shoulder discomfort.
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I have heard the association of tennis elbow and golfer's elbow being similar if not the same irritation to the nerve in the elbow. I have also read other reviews by golfers claiming this product helped them. As I say in my review, this will probably help with most elbow pains associated with repetitive motion injuries. I am in no way medically qualified, but I will say that I think the price is reasonable enough to give it a shot. I have not found any product similar to this one on the shelf at Wal-Mart or the drug stores.
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I don't see why not. I play tennis with the brace and forget I am even wearing it (although it does get pretty warm in the summer). I also do a lot of running around on the tennis court with a lot of pretty fast starts and stops - I believe at least as much most anyone does on a basketball court. So, yes in my opinion no problem with the brace and a basketball court.
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My husband has golf elbow and has had pain for awhile. Tired of him complaining and bought him the sleeve! It really works! He wears almost every day!