Why the 3pp Elbow POP Splint Is Different from Other Elbow Braces?

Causes of Elbow Pain

As a therapist specializing in treating upper extremity conditions, I often treated patients with Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) and tendinosis. While these conditions often could be traced to playing tennis, pickleball or golf, the symptoms were more commonly related to “weekend warrior” activities such as painting, digging in the garden or aggressive “spring cleaning”. Whatever the cause, the symptoms of pain in the upper forearm and elbow when lifting or turning the arm were the same, so I set out to design an elbow brace that was different from other elbow braces for treating Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow or Tendinosis

Standard Treatment for Elbow Pain

The standard treatment for Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow and Tendinosis includes an initial period of rest and icing to reduce inflammation, followed by massage and gentle progressive stretching and strengthening exercises. Some patients were issued a wrist splint to hold the wrist at rest in an extended (bent backwards) position and many patients were issued a “tennis elbow strap”.

Elbow Braces for Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow or Tendinosis

At the time, most elbow straps/braces were designed to apply pressure around the forearm to act as a counter force. The goal was to reduce tension on the tendons and muscles at the elbow and rotate the forearm and extend the wrist.

After treating many patients with elbow braces designed to reduce inflammation and promote healing, applying what is essentially a tourniquet to the forearm didn’t seem to make much sense. A better solution would be to increase blood flow and oxygen for healing, not cut it off.

Designing a Better Elbow Brace

When the time came to create an elbow strap for 3-Point Products, from my experiences as a therapist, I sought to deliver a design that applied the force– only where it is needed. I wanted the pressure to be over the tendons and muscles, without creating a tourniquet affect. The design of the 3pp Elbow POP Splint achieved that goal!

Why the 3pp Elbow POP Splint is Different 

The 3pp Elbow POP Splint was designed to be different from other elbow braces.

Here are the differences:

• Provides compression only where it is needed without constricting circulation
• The adjustable design allows you to determine how much pressure is needed to relieve your elbow pain
• The soft, foam-lined non-slip material means you never have to over tighten to keep it in place – so you will never cut off circulation
• Thin or thick pads can be added to adjust the amount of compression needed for pain-free elbow motion. This eliminates the hazard of restricting circulation or causing nerve compression symptoms that are common in persons with thin forearms or those with less muscle to distribute force.

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