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Bandit Therapeutic Forearm Band
Summary:
- Assists in the relief and prevention of forearm pain associated with Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis and Tennis Elbow.
- The BandIT arm band aids in the relief and prevention of pain associated with Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Stress Injuries and Cumulative Trauma Disorders sustained in the workplace or in recreational environments. The hook and loop strap around the two padded compressors adjusts for comfort and fit without inhibiting circulation. Ideal for sports, work and home use. One size fits most.
Prices: $15.30 - $19.99
- Second version with magnets - $28.99
Other names:
- Bandit tennis elbow strap - The BandIT elbow strap exerts gentle pressure on the forearm muscles to provide relief of tennis elbow pain and many forms of wrist and finger pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome. Unique design doesn't hamper circulation.
- counterforce brace - recommended in book "Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow"
Description
BandIT is the only medically designed device which works with the human anatomy to aid in the relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tennis Elbow pain without cutting off circulation, hampering movement or causing uncomfortable swelling. The BandIT uses selective pressure to turn the natural action of the forearm into a pump by compressing across the flexor, extensor and supinator muscles. Unlike other bands which create a tourniquet effect and can cause uncomfortable tissue swelling, the BandIT allows normal circulation (blood flow) and, unlike most competitive products, may be worn for long periods of time with complete comfort. It is simple to apply and it works in a completely new and unique manner. It is highly effective in relieving pain commonly associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. It is a superior aid for tennis, golf, weightlifting, bowling, racquetball and activities such as the use of keyboards, which result in RSIs. It stimulates the body's natural healing process by increasing blood flow and oxygen, by reducing inflammation and muscle spasm and by producing a subtle warmth at the painful site.
BandIT features a unique, non-constrictive design consisting of two soft-plastic plates curved to the shape of the forearm. The plates have soft cushioned neoprene on the insides and these rest against one's skin. The two plates are held together by a single piece of hook & loop webbing strap which is attached with a metal pin to the plates.
BandIT is the only medically designed device which aids in the relief and prevention of pain associated with Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) sustained in the workplace or in recreational environments.
Can be worn on the right or left arm and one size fits most.
Other possible benefits:
- May increase arm strength
- Seems to reduce pain
- Some people prefer this to the Futuro tendonitis brace
- Relieves 90% of the stress on the tendon
- Helps for healing and recovery of tendon
- Can improve wrist pain as well as elbow pain
Related products:
- KneedIt for knee problems
Possible drawbacks:
- Some users may have allergy to the plastic or the foam
- Improper wearing might cause red welts
- Some tennis elbow braces have extra bump, but this product does not.
- When worn tight enough to restrict tendon movement, it may cause tingling in the hand
Other user comments on how to use the tennis elbow medical device:
- you need to wear it tight enough to restrict interaction of the forearm muscle with the tendon connected to the elbow bone. But in so doing, it does cut off circulation even though it appears that, as a two part brace, it might not do so, where the straps "only" are in contact with the arm.
Patents
- Protected by patents: (Patent number search)
Number Date Title Notes 5642739 Granted: July 1, 1997 Magnetic arm band for tennis elbow Abstract - An adjustable strap or band adapted to be circumferentially fitted around a limb or other body portion to simultaneously, selectively compress and apply a magnetic field to target tissues in order to alleviate the symptoms of inflammation. The strap is a generally band-shaped device having inwardly protruding compression plates on its skin contacting surface to direct compression against the underlying soft tissue when the band is circumferentially tensioned and fastened in place around the affected body portion. In one preferred form, the band, adapted for treating tennis elbow, applies an adjustable pressure principally upon the extensor, supinator and flexor muscle wads permitting unimpeded blood circulation along all other portions of the forearm. Two opposing compression plates for applying transaxial compression are limited in their circumferential extent to those areas of the band immediately overlying the extensor and flexor muscle mass. The band has means thereon for applying a DC magnetic field to the underlying tissues while they are being compressed. In a preferred embodiment, the magnetic flux or field direction is orthogonal to the direction of blood flow through the inflamed tissues of the limb or body portion undergoing treatment. 5152302 Granted: October 6, 1992 Forearm transaxial compression band Abstract - Abstract
An adjustable strap or band adapted to be circumferentially fitted around the forearm to alleviate the symptoms of tennis elbow. The strap is a generally band-shaped device having opposing inwardly protruding means on its forearm contacting surface to direct transaxial compression against the radial extensor, supinator complex and flexor muscles when the band is circumferentially tensioned and fastened in place around the forearm. In its preferred form, the band applies an adjustable pressure principally upon the extensor, supinator and flexor wads permitting unimpeded blood circulation along all other portions of the forearm. The two opposing means for applying transaxial compression are limited in their circumferential extent to those areas of the band immediately overlying the extensor and flexor muscle mass.5441058 August 15, 1995 Method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome Abstract - An adjustable strap or band adapted to be circumferentially fitted around the forearm to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The strap is a generally band-shaped device having two opposing inwardly protruding structures on its forearm contacting surface to direct bipolar (transaxial) compression against the radial extensor, supinator complex and flexor muscles when the band is circumferentially tensioned and fastened in place around the forearm. In its preferred form, the band applies an adjustable pressure principally upon the extensor, supinator and flexor muscle wads permitting unimpeded blood circulation along all other portions of the forearm. The two opposing structures that apply transaxial compression are limited in their circumferential extent to those areas of the band immediately overlying the extensor and flexor muscle mass. 5295951
Related patents:
3841306 October 1974 Hallgren
4095587 June 1978 Ishikawa
4549532 October 1985 Baermann
4587957 May 1986 Castel
4727857 March 1988 Horl
4798194 January 1989 Amishima
5067940 November 1991 Liboff
5152302 October 1992 Fareed
5226020 July 1993 Li
5304111 April 1994 Mitsuno
1233112 July 1917 Nylander
1884927 October 1932 Van Raalte
2682869 July 1954 Papp
2823668 February 1958 Van Court et al.
3785371 January 1974 Lewis
3877426 April 1975 Nirschl
3970081 July 1986 Applegate, Jr. - describes a support to be worn on the arm near the elbow joint for reducing pain in the elbow joint associated with the condition of tennis elbow. Applegate, Jr.'s strap comprises a tubular sleeve of one-way stretch fabric with an integral non-elastic strap. In use, the tubular sleeve is pulled up over the arm and positioned. The strap is tightened to compress a disc housed thereunder causing the disc to press against the forearm. Applegate, Jr. teaches positioning the tubular sleeve such that the compression disc underlying the inelastic band may be positioned on the arm wherever it will provide or afford the most relief.
3975015 August 1976 Owens et al.
4014327 March 1977 Spiro
4027666 June 1977 Marx
4191373 March 1980 Lancelletti
4210147 July 1980 Nestor et al.
4476857 October 1984 Levine
4576153 March 1986 Zagorski et al.
4628918 December 1986 Johnson, Jr.
4905998 March 1990 Last
Foreign patents:
Foreign Patent Documents
969987 Aug., 1958 DE
415701 May., 1910 FR
2193102 Feb., 1988 GB
Company Information
- phone number 1-800-676-1550
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