Lateral Epicondyle Tendinopathy Toolkit: Section H - Braces, Splints, and Taping: Difference between revisions
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== Counterforce Brace == | == Counterforce Brace == | ||
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*Counterforce braces are often used for pain relief in LET. | |||
*They are thought to diffuse the load through the tendon to less sensitive areas, thereby decreasing the stress on the area of pathology. | |||
*A combined cadaveric and clinical study showed a 13-15% force reduction of the ECRB origin with the counterforce brace (Meyer et al 2003<ref>Meyer NJ, Walter F, Haines B, Orton D, Daley RA. Modeled evidence of force reduction at the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin with the forearm support band. J Hand Surg [Am] 2003; 28:279-87.</ref>).<br> | |||
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*Wrist splints are less commonly used, but do have some support for temporary pain relief in more acute patients. | |||
*The goal is to rest the musculotendinous unit originating at the lateral epicondyle.<br> | |||
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== Diamond Taping Technique (Vicenzino et al 2003<ref>Vicenzino B, Brooksbank J, Minto J, Offord S, Paungmali A. Initial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Jul 2003; 33(7): 400-7.</ref>) == | |||
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*This taping technique consists of four tape strips, repeated twice. | |||
*The tape is laid in a diamond shape while pulling the soft tissues centrally towards the lateral epicondyle. | |||
*The goal is to decrease tension at the epicondyle attachment.<br> | |||
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[[Image:LET Appendix E Fig3.png|center|264x230px|Fig 3 of LET App E]]''' Figure 3''' | |||
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- ↑ Meyer NJ, Walter F, Haines B, Orton D, Daley RA. Modeled evidence of force reduction at the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin with the forearm support band. J Hand Surg [Am] 2003; 28:279-87.
- ↑ Vicenzino B, Brooksbank J, Minto J, Offord S, Paungmali A. Initial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Jul 2003; 33(7): 400-7.