Customer Reviews

EPI Sport Epicondylitis Clasp

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I played tennis for many years, but only began noticing elbow pain due to working on the computer for many hours (part of my occupation). And for two years, I've struggled with wrist and elbow pain. I endured and spent a lot on physical therapy and yet the pain still lingered and got worse if I used my hand. As a result, I had to stop working or I'd be operated. I used a soft brace for over a year, and although it helped a bit, it didn't relieve entirely the problem.

About two months ago, I began to develop golf elbow tendinitis, and that led me to search for a new brace. The first few days using the Epi Sport I had more soreness in my muscles because it is more rigid than other braces. But after a week, my arm adapted to it and the pain was gone. I only have slight pain in my elbow if I stay too long on the computer or do too many activities in a day.

One of the changes that I had to make is, my doctor initially told me to use a brace only while I worked on the computer, but I ended up having elbow pain doing other chores like cooking, writing, etc.. So I began using the brace throughout the day, and viola, a big difference! My physical therapist confirmed that I can use it during the day, and when I sleep take it off. As a result, I don't suffer from pain as before. What a relief!

Prior to using any type of brace, in the morning I do daily warm up exercises for my hand and arm, and that helps. Taking breaks from chores helps too. And some people do well with ice and muscle cream.

Something I wasn't sure of when buying the brace was if it was made of latex? There were no indications. The inner part that touches the arm is made of some other material, not latex. It didn't cause me any allergies, so I'm quite pleased with it. The brace is also slim, so it is easily disguised and fits under a sleeved shirt in the winter time.

I'm truly pleased with this item. So far the other shoppers have also had positive results. My suggestion is to try it, if it doesn't work for you after a few weeks to a month, then do not give up and keep looking for solutions online or elsewhere.

I have used this item for many years to help alleviate tennis elbow and I am very pleased with this product and will continue to use it.

This item was purchased to replace a similarly-designed elbow clasp. Works fine. One downside of this design in general - opposing side of arm develops a depression due to tension used to keep pressure on the inflamed portion of elbow. Would recommend to someone who needed a straightforward epicondyle clasp.

I use it to play golf and I have no pain and don't have to take any pain killer. Works very good.

When I hurt my arm, I went to Target and got a strap. They do not work as they offer less support to the muscles. Out of desperation, I bought this product. It is the only one that really works. I have at least 6 other brands, and they are not effective.

For many years I've played tournament racquetball. Every so often, something will cause golfers or tennis elbow to flare up. Before I started using this elbow support, it got so bad it was hard to hold a cup of coffee. Forget the cheap foam rubber and velcro braces, they might eventually help if you wear them 24/7 for a couple of weeks. If you've got golfers and/or tennis elbow and want it to start feeling better in a day or two, this is the brace to use. In a week or so, you will barely remember how much your elbow used to hurt.

Not a good fit for my arm and not very comfortable. I emailed seller for a request to return. Never heard back from them.

It's amazing that a little bit of material can make so much difference. The clasp breaths perfectly. Overall, this product truly relieves the pressure on my muscles.

Bought this for my partner who has been batteling "tennis elbow" all summer. This has really helped relieve the pain. It helps stabilize the muscles so that she does not continue to strin them when she is doing things. We have found that it will cause bruising if it is too tight or if it is worn to long. Just because it feels better you still need to excersize the muscles and use hot and cold thearpy. It has been a very good product. If you are suffering with this kind of injury I highly reccomend this band.