Golfer's elbow/elbow strap question

[BillH]

Does anybody know, or have experience, re if a regular tennis elbow strap can be rotated to where the pressure pad is on the inside of the elbow and achieve relief? I wasn't sure if the mechanism worked the same for golfer's elbow as with tennis elbow. Thanks for your help.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

it should work, however you must do some real treatment (rest, stretching, light weights)

the strap is just reducing the area of the tendon and muscle which is actively working. just a paleative.

 

[BillH]

Thanks Marius - you seem to be the resident expert on tennis elbow. I'll give the strap a try, along with other approaches.

 

[montx]

Also, check your stroke mechanics and find a racquet with good shock and vibration dampening. String low tension, and preferably use gut.

www.easitennis.com for stroke mechanics, again, courtesy of Marius H

 

[pro_staff]

i had golfer's elbow. i bought a tennis elbow strap and rotated it around and it worked. but i suggested you do some stretching and streghtening(sp?) before. the strap does relieve some pain but not alot.