A brace or strap is used to help reduce the load on the extensor tendon to give it a chance to heal. They are easy to find in drug stores or online and fairly inexpensive.
There is little risk of serious injury from using straps or braces.
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EFFECTIVENESS: 2/5
Current research seems to indicate that using braces or straps is no more helpful than not using them. One study demonstrated an increase in pain-free gripping using a splint. They may provide some relief.
These devices are easily found online or in drug stores, or through most providers.
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COST: 5/5
Typically good quality devices are less than $50.
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USEFULNESS (overall rating): 4/5
There are a variety of braces and straps used in Lateral Epicondyle Tendinopathy (LET) with mixed results. The idea is to reduce the load on the extensor tendon to give it a chance to heal. Researchers have found that while braces may reduce the stress on the tendon, they also contribute to deconditioning, and forearm straps do not seem to make any real difference in terms of pain or grip strength. As a consequence, there is little evidence to support use of braces or straps for LET, but they may provide some relief, are inexpensive and are not likely to cause harm.
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