Posts Tagged ‘braces’

Elbow Supports for Aching Forearms

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 18:42 No Comments

If you have pain on the outside of the elbow and upper forearm, it can be diagnosed under several names.  The medical term is epicondylitis (medial or lateral), and it’s more colloquially known as Tennis Elbow or Golf elbow.  Epicondylitis is a specific kind of tendonitis, which just means a swelling of any tendon.
Of course, [...]

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Coban — Stretchy Stuff for Carpal Tunnel issues

Monday, January 21, 2008 16:38 No Comments

If your wrists are feeling sore, swollen, stiff, or your hands are tingly, you might want to try this stuff. It’s a self-adhesive elastic wrap called Coban, and it’s used by athletes for joint support, and prescribed as a treatment by doctors, vets and physical therapists. It helps relieve the swelling and stiffness [...]

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