Elbow Support Braces

Elbow Support Braces Australia

Injuries and strain often come up as people go on with daily routines. You can slip on a wet floor or knock your elbow as you maneuver through a corridor. If you have knocked your elbow on a hard surface you know that it is a painful experience; the elbow tendons are one of the most sensitive parts, which you have to pause for few seconds when exposed to any physical stress. It doesn’t have to be a car accident or falling of a roof, a slight abrasion or sudden hard knock on a surface will lead to a sharp pain.

Sensitive and delicate means gradual and slow healing process. Individuals going through a treatment procedure on the arm, specifically from elbow damage should be tender when handling this body part because how you handle it after an injury determines how long it takes to heal.

Why you need an elbow brace

An elbow brace is a medical tool that comprises of soft fabric and straps that provide extra support to the elbow. After an injury, this part should be stationery as much as possible to allow the fractured ligaments and tendons within the joint to come together. The recovery period is largely dependent on mobility of the joint.

Typically, affected individuals wear a strap over the neck to hold the hand and maintain a certain position; the neck strap has its role to play but is not as effective as an elbow brace. This medical tool not only keeps the elbow in a specific position but also applies pressure on the fracture that enhances the healing process.

Unlike the neck straps, an elbow brace allows more flexibility of the hand. It focuses on the elbow and leaves the wrist and other parts to function as normal. The elbow brace ensures you are not completely restricted to use the hand; there is flexibility and comfort during the healing process, which is incredibly short.

Types

Elbow braces range from minor paddings to full straps. Some of these physiotherapy instruments have larger cushions for protection against more physical damage. Some are rigid to repair the elbow in case of severe damage.

We deliver all our Elbow Support Braces to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast (QLD) and all other major cities in Australia.