Elbow Injuries: Elbow Sprain Symptoms and Treatment

How does the Bodyguard™ elbow brace reduce elbow sprains?

The Bodyguard™ Compression Elbow Brace is designed to add comfort, stability and performance enhancement to the elbow suffering from tendonitis, as well as the strained, sprained or bruised elbow.

For chronic and recurring tendonitis sufferers, it reduces the incidence of pain and swelling occasioned by use, while adding stability and performance enhancement.

As with all Bodyguard™ products, it provides compression, support, muscle and tendon heat circulation, strain distribution and impact absorption.

What is an elbow sprain?

A single violent overstretching of one or more ligaments in the elbow joint. Elbow sprains are a relatively uncommon elbow injury. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single-ligament sprains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at its weakest point, either where it attaches to bone or within the ligament itself. If the ligament pulls loose a fragment of bone, it is called an avulsion fracture.

How do you prevent elbow sprains?

Elbow sprains can be reduced with a long-term strengthening and conditioning appropriate for your sport or athletic activity. A proper warm up before practice or competition. Tape or use elastic wraps or braces on vulnerable joints

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