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Elbow braces are often used to relieve pain in people with tennis elbow. This study compared the effects of an off-the-shelf tennis elbow brace with a brace that featured an additional strap designed to unload the sore area of the elbow. We found no difference between the braces, with both braces providing improvements in pain-free grip strength. Therefore, the choice of which brace to use should be based on the individual's preference, comfort and cost.

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This page is a summary of: Immediate Effects of 2 Types of Braces on Pain and Grip Strength in People With Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, February 2014, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT),
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4744.
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