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kitkat
@kitkat

The harried doctor told me it would be a synching band that that sits on my forearm, but he took off to deal with someone else before I could get more details out of him


kitkat
@kitkat

I was able to lift something today and it didn't hurt!

If anyone wants to help me out with the cost (this was the cheapest one I was able to get without waiting for shipping), I have a PayPal at feldspar.k@gmail.com


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in reply to @kitkat's post:

Luckily tennis elbow braces are pretty simple so you should be okay ordering an affordable one off Amazon, or you might be able to find them in a local pharmacy or even sporting goods store.

I found this video from a physiotherapist where he shows how to put one on and also talks a bit about use cases and precautions (I don't think what he says about wrist braces is PARTICULARLY well-supported but otherwise I think the video's fine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMXIyUXb31E. If you really feel like you need professional instruction figuring it out or if you have questions he doesn't address, a PT would be the person to go to.

In general, the things to keep in mind are:

  • The padded bit goes on the outside of your forearm at roughly the site of pain
  • It should be secure but not tightened as far as it'll go. If you're getting swelling, numbness, or tingling below the brace you should tighten it a bit until it's comfortable
  • These aren't for all-day long-term wear like an ankle or knee brace. Try to limit yourself to wearing it whenever you're doing activities that would aggravate it, anything that involves a lot of gripping, squeezing, or repeated elbow bending. Aim to discontinue use after 4-6 weeks, or after symptoms have resolved to your satisfaction