Elastic elbow pad - effective protection and relief of the elbow joint

The elbow joint often suffers from sports and domestic injuries. Sharp bending and hyperextension of the arm, bruises, falls lead to damage to the soft tissues and bone structures of the elbow. The consequence of this is stretching and rupture of ligaments, subluxations and dislocations, inflammatory and degenerative processes (arthritis and arthrosis).

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The elbow joint is one of the most vulnerable in the body. With excessive or constant (monotonous) load on this area, irreversible changes can develop that lead to persistent pain syndrome or even loss of hand function.

What are the most common elbow joint pathologies?

Injuries usually include bruises, as well as subluxations and dislocations of the elbow, and stretching of its ligaments. Doctors often diagnose athletes with epicondylitis of the elbow joint. This is damage to the epicondyles and the tendons attached to them, as well as soft tissues.

Lateral (outer) epicondylitis is called "tennis elbow", medial (inner) - "golfer's elbow". The damage to one or another epicondyle depends on the type of load on the joint - excessive extension or flexion

Epicondylitis also often develops in massage therapists, builders, seamstresses and even office workers (if the keyboard is inconveniently positioned). Arthritis and arthrosis, bursitis of the elbow joint are also not uncommon in the doctor's practice.

How does elbow joint damage manifest itself?

The main symptoms of elbow joint damage are pain and impaired mobility of the arm. With arthritis or severe trauma, redness of the skin and swelling of soft tissues may also occur.

With chronic diseases (epicondylitis, arthrosis), patients note constant aching pain, which intensifies with arm movements. Over time, the mobility of the elbow joint is limited.

Main methods of treatment

There are many methods for treating elbow joint pathologies. The choice of the best option depends on the diagnosis - inflammatory or degenerative disease, joint damage, sports injury.

Doctors can use the following types of therapy:

Analgesics;
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
Chondroprotectors (drugs that protect and restore elbow joint cartilage);
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid;
Immobilization (for example, a tight or even plaster cast);
Orthoses;
Surgical treatment.

However, the simplest and most affordable means of protecting the elbow joint is an elastic elbow pad. It can be used both independently and in combination with other methods (for example, drug therapy).

What are the benefits of an elastic elbow pad?

The elastic elbow pad is made of cotton (62%), latex (28%) and polyamide (10%). Due to its natural composition, it perfectly wicks away moisture, does not interfere with sweating and maintains normal air exchange. The elastic elbow pad does not cause excessive sweating or any discomfort even with prolonged wear, does not rub or irritate the skin.

The inner layer of this bandage provides micro-massage of the joint area, due to which blood circulation improves, swelling and pain in the elbow decreases, and its mobility is restored.

What is the purpose of an elastic elbow pad?

An elastic elbow pad for elbow joint diseases (arthritis or arthrosis) reduces discomfort in the arm and restores its mobility, especially during exacerbation of the pathology. It also reduces the load on the elbow.

An elastic elbow pad for injuries (minor bruises, sprains) creates stability and eliminates discomfort in the elbow joint. It does not limit the mobility of the arm, like a tight or plaster bandage (does not immobilize it), but protects the elbow from excessive flexion or hyperextension.

Doctors also recommend an elastic elbow pad to prevent sports or professional injuries (with excessive or repeated loads on the joint). This helps protect it from serious, sometimes irreversible changes