Tennis Elbow Strap: How to Fit it Properly!

[@ZorroNumber1]

You can tell that this doctor is not only knowledgeable but also has a good heart. Thank you Dr.

[@ianmcnally8501]

Whatever he is maybe OT or PT he does a great job, best so far in my research

[@anitajones1702]

Thank you so much for this video. I haven't found anybody that truly explains what the tennis elbow brace actually does to help with the pain. I know now how to fit it properly, thank you.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad it helped Anita!

[@patriciaanton7550]

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[@umeshh2107]

This clip helped me how to fix Brace properly 👍

[@veronicacardenas4737]

Excellent video, thank you! I was searching ALL OVER to better understand this mysterious brace I was given without any explanation...makes perfect sense now, thanks to you and your helpful assistant.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are very welcome Veronica! Glad it helped.

[@darlenejones6519]

Hi Paul, By the way, we find your presentations very helpful, you speak slowly and clearly enough for us to understand and put your instruction into practice.

[@sanman187-]

Excellent video. I made a tennis elbow wrap like that, out of leather, back in the mid-70's...worked like a charm. Note of caution: it still took several years before all the symptoms disappeared.

[@miguellasala5765]

Just put on a brace and finally feeling some relief. Taking the tension off the problem area should help it heal right? Why wouldn’t you wear it all day? Morning is the worst for me, very hard to open my arm.

[@garfgo]

The best simple explanation of how to wear a strap for tennis elbow.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@MitchFatelcomic]

Thanks Doc, had this 4 years ago in both arms, rehabbed for a year, totally went away and I got bold and chopped wood recently and now I'm right back where i started :(

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Mitch, I am sure that if you rehabbed for a year you probably know a lot of this but I will put it out there anyway. Once symptoms are gone it is important to keep the forearms strong but equally important is to strengthen the shoulder blade musculature. Larger handles are less stressful than small handles and a tacky handle requires less gripping force than a slippery one. Also, do your heavy gripping activities in moderation and not for long periods of time. The tennis elbow strap can help dissapate force when gripping. Best of luck! Paul

[@designsbybriana]

Thank you. You are one of the only videos who tell how to properly put one of these straps on. I appreciate you!

[@Guii-nf2bt]

you habe this terrible dissease? how pain you have? have surgery what your trestment?? how old are you im young with thesee i think just eldery people have this usnt the true??

[@luke9822]

It's pretty amazing how many doctors will diagnose and then send in a fresh-out-of-college tech to [barely] explain how to put on the brace. What this physical therapist did right here is exactly what everyone should hear when being given a brace to assist with tennis elbow.

[@ChadAmI80]

I just got the brace in the mail you recommended today. WOW. It is a noticeable difference. Thank you so much doc.

[@theoyista]

Before I have the inner elbow pain then eventually my outer elbow too. It is so painful. You are correct when you say that particular area on the elbow where the pain comes from and I'm like "there, you hit the right spot". I am using the strap on my forearm now. This video explains better on how to use the strap and how the strap lessens the pain. Thank you.

[@pyrofful]

Good point I actually purchased an elastic type that does give a bit but I just locked it down. Works great and was under $8 on Amazon for two. I developed this from doing horizontal dumbbells flies and repetitive lifting at work. Now I use the brace every time I lift and it works great! Your video was very detailed and much appreciated! Thanks!

[@zarina483]

What’s the brace called? I can’t find the right brace.

[@seedsoflovegardeningandcra3426]

I have more pain in my elbow when sleeping, so painful that I cannot straighten nor bend my arm. While I am awake I do have some sharp pain in my elbow when picking up something or turning my arm a certain way, but most of my pain is while sleeping. Thank you for sharing this video, now I know how to position my new brace😁

[@barbaramock5860]

Excatly the same for me !

[@forahigherlove]

You probably have a tear like me . Look into a PRP injection

[@KLP99]

This is the most helpful and, therefore, the best explanation of the placement of, and type of brace for Tennis Elbow I've found anywhere. It's even better than my wife's P.T. - By Far. And we have the wrong type of brace (strap). Oh, and is the "subject" the PT's daughter? Their interaction tells me she is, and they love each other and there's mutual respect.

[@paulapaularaejohnson]

Thank you and I followed your instructions and now my pain is much relieved!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad to hear it Paula!!

[@tango1enforcer459]

This video helped me out tremendously. I bought a brace but I was putting it on incorrectly, thank you for this huge tip

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are very welcome! Get well soon!

[@WilliamShepard-i5b]

Excellent advice on fitting the strap and the symptoms of tennis elbow. Nearly everything my Dr. noted and advised was mentioned in the video. The confirmation was dead one.

[@TonyGaribay-b9j]

I just came across this video and you describe exactly what I am experiencing. The video is very informative and would like to get the exact strap. I did not come a cross a link. Thank you.

[@rafaelguerra8576]

Excellent job, straight to the point. Thank you.

[@christopherleon1889]

Thank you. Purchased the Mueller Hg80 Tennis Elbow Brace and after watching your video really helped. Thank you for sharing how to place it correctly.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're welcome Christopher! Glad it helped.

[@MitchFatelcomic]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Mitch, Thanks for the applaud! Lots more to come.

[@basement360onlineministry8]

I was searching for something that could help me with my elbow.Thank you so much this information is very helpful 🏏

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boccio112668]

Thank you. I wear a brace and was wondering how it actually works. I did not know NOT to wear it all day, only when gripping. Thank you

[@angelamcgillis5009]

Gonna see if this helps my dad. Thanks for a clear explanation

[@applecrow8]

Quick and straight to the point while explaining why in addition to how. Nice!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thank you!

[@brianrucker207]

Thanks for the video and the knowledge. This video would be WAY more helpful if the affected area were facing us and more viable. Like if you were giving the example on her left arm or even your right arm.

[@salvatoredigrigoli3210]

Thank you so so much clear and simple advice I'm lucky to have found you

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are so welcome Salvatore!

[@michaelostrander3681]

Thank you! Very helpful. Without the info in this video I would have misused the brace.

[@grievingsage1899]

Dear Lord, this stuff is painful. Thank you for explaining it. Now I can wear this strap properly.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're welcome!

[@staff0flag]

Just what I needed. Thank you!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@DavidNorthMusic]

Thanks so much for this. That is a really good explanation of how it works, and how I should apply it. Just one question, you mention that you shouldn't wear it all day long at the end. What exactly do you mean by that? I've been wearing mine all day except at night when I shower and go to bed.

[@cissp_study_guide]

Thank you for the great information. Currently I am suffering from tennis elbow. Can you suggest some guidance to treat tennis elbow? Thanks.

[@andrewheath3091]

What a legend. Thanks Doc.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@jabroski69]

I do have a question. I have been told I have ulnar tunnel syndrome as well as carpal tunnel syndrome in both arms left is way worse and constantly has painful tennis elbow. I'm trying it for the first time and it seems to be making it worse. My question is once I get surgery on my elbow (ulnar tunnel) and wrist (carpal tunnel) is that going to alleviate my tennis elbow systems. Thanks doc

[@briegemcp1832]

Great Video, thank you ! My Ortho Doc told me how to put it on, as you did, but finding one was harder than I thought. You showed exactly what he did and also provided a better name for the brace, i.e. compression and in addition a site to buy it. Thank you for taking the time. Hope this works :-)

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Good luck Briege! Glad the info helped!

[@thedentons50]

Thanks good video ...... got it bad this time ...... so will be getting one of these ...... it’s weird how it creeps up on you ...... woke up and thought my arm was broken lol

[@mikejoz]

Thank you for the video Paul.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are very welcome Mike!

[@Ejy64]

Hi, Paul. Thank you so much for your video. Where do you put the padded part of the brace? Also, did you say "you shouldn't wear it all day" or "you should wear it all day"?

[@TKFOH]

Fairly certain he said "you shouldn't wear it all day long". However, I've been dealing with tennis elbow for the past month or so, and I've found things as simple as answering the phone at work, or opening a door, or even gripping the lightest of objects to aggravate the pain. I've been wearing the strap throughout the majority of the day the past 2-3 days, and it's made a huge difference in those minor activities, as I'm able to do them with little to no pain now.

[@courtneyhowell4763]

Very helpful thank you Glad to know I don't have to wear it when resting Awesome sauce

[@OrthoEvalPal]

My pleasure Courtney!

[@sauravtayade5865]

Thank you.. At times when opd has lesser patients.. Watching video helps:)

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome Saurav!

[@beyourself1192]

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[@novaknovakovic1585]

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[@preetij9872]

Chanced upon your video. It is difficult to go out to the doctor in times of covid 2019 so your advice is very helpful. Just bought the strap and fixed properly. Admiration from India. Thank you

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad it was helpful Preti!

[@spirituallyawake5019]

Yeah covid the new flu.99.97 recovery rate as we all now know .the excuse given for billions of people not receiving medical help

[@pyroguy7]

Very helpful and descriptive, and I appreciate including situations where you wouldn't want to use it as well! Thank you!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@johnsonter1358]

Feels so much better thanks doctor.

[@Morandoron]

Perfect! Thank you so much for the info!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@NiniPorter82]

What kind of doctor do I go to for this type of injury? I'm middle aged and don't play sports- not sure how it happened but my elbow hurts so badly. Regular MD suggested a wrist brace but it's not helping😢

[@dnakatomiuk]

Just been diagnosed with Tennis elbow I'm 39 and I work on retail have done for 13 years. I've just put on a tubia elastic strap to help me, I'm trying to use painkillers as much I don't like using them all the time It's that bad I can't even lift a 500ml bottle of coke cola to put on a shelf anymore. Sometimes I also get a sharp pain in a tendon above the elbow going up the upper arm sometimes

[@jamiecole6955]

What do you do when you have the pain in both the elbow and part way down the forearm?

[@samanthadolldolls]

How often should you wear it pls

[@bronwynbrown4471]

Really enjoy your videos. Can tennis elbow be located on the bottom of the elbow? Area on bottom is painful when gripping or pulling. Feels like could be severly bruised. Thank you.

[@MangoMoon90]

Hi!! Question... Can I use this when I'm using my mouse at work or when texting on my phone? I think it's the same place as tennis elbow and a little bit golfer's elbow.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Legna, Yes. These are activities I would recommend using this brace with. Good Luck!

[@joelhough221]

Will it ever get better?? Suffering for years now

[@kayetayo1]

Hi Doctor, I didn’t catch what you said if you should or shouldn’t wear it all day? My doctor said, wear it while sleeping too is that ok? Thank you.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I only like to use it with gripping activities so I don't recommend it at night.

[@WilliamSchoener-f3p]

Is there a particular brand of counterforce brace that you recommend? Lot's of them out there. Thanks

[@ginahabib1747]

Can i use the elbow brace in a finger tendon with inflammatory arthritis

[@Heather75ful]

what if you have the pain on the top of the arms...(that belly area) and also that spot on the elbow? do you place it below the tender belly spot ?normally i would place it on the belly area of the top of the arm that you say to avoid before this happened. I was Diagnosed with tendinitis/flexor tenosynnovitis.

[@rbstevns1534]

Very helpful

[@davejohnson3093]

My strap has a pad. Could you advise were to place the pad on the brace? Should it go over the area of pain or not? Thanks

[@OrthoEvalPal]

No. Not on the painful area. On the muscle belly as on the video

[@AgnesVelez]

Should i be wearing it at night when i sleep as well? And how long would someone have to wear it?

[@ucanoe]

Thank you, I have golfers elbow. pain is pretty much gone, but still want to strengthen area. Do I do exercises with or without strap?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I would exercise without the strap but with a slow progression of increasing load.

[@yahiawy2211]

Hello How many hours should i put on the tennis elbow support every day and for how long maximum (month is ok)? Thanks for your help

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You should only wear it while you are doing activities that cause the pain. With lots of gripping

[@robertfrank4135]

I used a brace. It felt fine and seemed to help. When I removed the brace I had quite a bubble of swelling between the brace and my hand, just below the brace. I cannot find anything on what happened of if it is concerning.. I presume the brace was too tight, but it did not restrict movement and it did not seem too tight.

[@TipsterOnForex]

Thank you!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're welcome!

[@jessicadawn722]

Would this strap be contraindicated if c6/radial nerve irritation is the root of the elbow pain?

[@CrepitusRex]

Good job. Thanks

[@patrickortwerth6331]

I drive a school bus as my profession and have driven for 20+ years, I was changed into a different type of bus and the drivers area has changed the way I physically sit and utilize my arms and hands. I was getting some serious pain in my outer elbow and went to see an orthopedic, he said it’s something called truck drivers elbow. I can not find anything on this through searching the web but it always brings me to tennis elbow. Is this the same and would a brace while driving help to elevate the pain I am having?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Pat, No such thing as driver's elbow but yes this is the same and a brace should help to lighten the pressure.

[@mng888]

Hi Paul, I'm an active tennis player (4-5 times a week). I developed tennis elbow few months ago. Should I be playing tennis with this kind of elbow strap to reduce pain and improve the tennis elbow condition? I tried resting for a month with no activities but the pain felt worse when I was resting. (as compared to say after a tennis game today). Tq

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Mike, you can wear the brace with tennis. Just to let you know that rest is no longer the standard treatment for tennis elbow. Should be on a guided restrengthening program.

[@danielanders3754]

@@OrthoEvalPal but how pain-free before beginning the restrengthing program/I don’t want to reinjure?

[@latikaczuczman8003]

Can Brace be worn with a torn tendon in the elbow

[@seriouSamx]

So I wan diagnosed with tennis elbow without any method besides just explaining what/where it hurts (work injury) and they gave me a strap. However I have a lot of pain (about 2 months now) in my forearm muscles and find the strap might make it worse. Should I not wear the strap if the forearm muscles are damaged? Thought I heard that in the video. Thanks!

[@dharmveermgn2807]

Sir if anyone suffering from tennis elbow can he continue gym exercise with light weight ?

[@beckymcdowell7978]

Where can I get the strap that you're showing on this video?

[@LisaBartlettREALTOR]

Great video! Thank you. Pickleball taking a toll! LOL

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@kingrangasempire]

i got a question i deliver boxes all day i am currently on light duties 6kg limit from time and i drive a truck in and out all day long so am i not meant to be wearing it all my work day?

[@RyansMom4Ever]

Hi doc! Great video... I've been off work for 6 weeks with a diagnosis of tennis elbow. I'm wearing a brace similar to the one in the video. My physician says my tendons in my lower and upper arm are inflamed and nothing I have done so far has helped relieve my symptoms. Any other suggestions?

[@lorilalonde7111]

I'm not a Dr but I just found out I have it as of 2 weeks ago. I immediately did therapy. Nothing happened. Along with wearing a brace. Im calling Monday for acupuncture. I hear great things about it. Good luck

[@DesertJacks]

@@lorilalonde7111 How did it go? Genuinely curious. Have a great and blessed day.

[@ajvindiesel8517]

@@lorilalonde7111 careful doing acupuncture when it's too acute. Ignore all these videos that say roll a dumbbell with your wrist etc... Had my bad elbow for 4 months with zero improvement and at times it got worse from bad KZbin videos and bad local advice from physios. What worked is 90% rest but 10% squeezes followed by ice....3 sets of 20 seconds initially every day, at first when it was chronic I just closed my fist (followed by ice) then after a week or two increased to clench fist, then squeeze fist as though squeezing juice from a lemon. Once no pain after a few weeks of squeezes, I moved to gentle rotation with a broomstick, then rotation and holding the rotation either way for 20 seconds. Once elbow reached the moderate stage I then went to towel rotation with hands going opposite ways. If any of the above hurt or stung then go back to the previous level until it's ready to move on....WORST MISTAKE is going to the next level when it just wasn't ready. Trust me the above works and is the correct rate at which to recover, after 4 months of hell....the above routine sorted it in 4 weeks.

[@cynthiaarnold1005]

Did he say DO or DO NOT wear it all day? If not, how long should you wear it per day?

[@MRptwrench]

Can I call it a "jigging elbow"? I don't play tennis. I hurt it jigging, inshore. Seriously, thanks for the fitting help! Made a difference immediately.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad to hear that Pete! Happy jigging!

[@TyCroll]

Hello. Is there any way we could do a video call and you could diagnose whether I have golfer's elbow or something else?

[@mitch357]

Where do I place the gel pack that's on the brace? I've heard that you should put it on the bottom part of your forearm

[@OrthoEvalPal]

On the muscle belly just below the tender spot.

[@jockclipper3349]

Great video. I had severe ulnar neuropathy caused by working as barber. The nerve was decompressed 3.5 years ago. I have resumed work as a barber and am experiencing different pain this time which appears to be more like tennis elbow. Would wearing a brace while working be enough or do you recommend further investigation? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[@lindyprebble2375]

Hello.. I have a lot of pain on that point of the elbow but I also have pain in the muscle.. I also have nerve compression at 6 and 7 also I have numb and tingling fingers both thumbs and pointer fingers on both right and left hands .. on the arm that has the tennis elbow my hand on top has localised numbing aswell.. I bought a tennis elbow strap but the pain sensation feels worse! What can I do? Pls help..

[@luis9555100]

What happens if i feel it through the top part of my forearm muscle and not at the elbow anymore. From wrist to elbow. It's in the middle of it just about. Where do I place this at?

[@irism.miller1436]

Do you do the tennis elbow exercises with a brace?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I prefer not to

[@irism.miller1436]

Thanks

[@mr.disney4740]

I have a herniated C5 /C6. ...is that why i have tennis enlow in my left arm? I just thought I had tennis elbow from hardcore weight training 🤔 I had a MRI, and everything is good..so why does it hurt ?

[@zanychay4144]

thank you for the explanation.

[@deoxxys]

Hey how do I tell if I have Tennis Elbow or not? The pain is mostly behind my elbow (on the side of the joint closest to the shoulder). Is this tennis elbow? The pain seems to be alleviated by wearing it as if its for tennis elbow. I think I got the pain from repetitive motions from steering and scrubbing dishes (I am delivery driver), as well as curling dumbells and doing dips? Edit: oh I have some pain in front of the elbow as well.

[@hungmingwu617]

Nice video!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RobynWilliams-c8h]

Can u send me the link for the brace. Thanks

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Did you check in the show notes?

[@DainichiKichi]

Great video, you explained the condition very well and how to resolve it.

[@RobynWilliams-c8h]

Where can I purchase this brace on the video?

[@wolfsden3812]

Sooo will the TE eventually get better using this brace ?

[@mhmmd_arsal]

hello doc, I have tennis elbow right now because of my gym routine. the thing is, can i still go to the gym? and should i wear this strap or the sleeve one? if i'm wearing the strap there is so much tension and pain on foream when I'm doing things like barbell curl. and it didn't help to leviate the elbow pain 😥

[@OrthoEvalPal]

First of all, you may not have tennis elbow and a strap could make it worse. Your brace is too tight if it hurting more. I would recommend a rest from heavy gripping in the gym. Strapping weights around the wrist eliminates the gripping so you can continue to strengthen the shoulders. Best of luck!

[@psychicplebalien]

I position mine with the opening on the forearm, and the rest of the cushion on the backarm (back of hand). I guess they are Xunpao sport bands. I hardly use them unless my tennis elbow acts up again. Am I using it correctly?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

The thickest part of the band goes over the area about 1 inch below the outer elbow bone tip.

[@psychicplebalien]

@@OrthoEvalPal Below? I don't think mine will fit if that's the case 😔

[@D0N0CIDE]

i got one that has a piece of padding on it.. where does the padding part go?

[@jimmyjohnjuan]

What the recovery time and do you have video on exercises?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Time frame varies with everyone. Usually 4-6 weeks if no re-injury. Here are some exercises. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boOZmpSuZ8h2e8k

[@abanks2771]

What if you don’t know what activities aggravate it? There are countless times during the day when it flairs up.

[@CC-wy1yb]

I have pain above my elbow to?

[@rozaidazakaria7887]

Hi, thank you for uploading this video and I plan to get one for myself. I agree what one of your viewer said that its not easy to walk to the clinic nowadays with the current situation and I had been bearing tennis elbow since 4 or 5 months back without knowing it in the first place. And only visited the doctor 4 days back! Now with the supplied painkiller the pain is less. But the pills will run out soon and I am always working with my laptop plus doing houseworks. Should i get more medicine supplies (Doctor gave me Beazyme & Remafen) or wait for my elbow's progress? If there is pain to the wrist, is this connected to tennis elbow? I also undergo minor ops on my trigger finger a year ago. Does that all related to having this pains? Just to get your opinion if possible. Thank you.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Here is a podcast about radial tunnel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Wmo4GHjcl-as0 Here is an exercise you can try for Radial tunnel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2Ski5uNhbOtibs

[@JimStinson]

Is computer work an activity I should use it for?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes you could

[@henriettehofsink8003]

Where does the cuahion part go?

[@leahmanalo3905]

Where to buy the elbow strap?

[@midhuna199]

Hi doc..i used to play cricket and badminton even after i went to know i had tennis elbow...is it make worse situation in future??

[@TheCoryAyers]

I was just diagnosed by my primary care physician with tennis elbow. But the joint pain is mostly on the under side of my elbow and my forearm. Does that sound like tennis elbow?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

No. Check out my Golfer's elbow video.