Badminton Elbow Injury Support
Badminton is a fun and healthy activity that boosts your muscles, adds strength and improves blood flow. A badminton player is continuously involved in side to side running, jumping, and powerful swinging techniques. These actions can cause pain and other issues in the elbow. The most common elbow injury that badminton players may face is tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by excessive pressure and extra load on the tendons in the elbow due to repetitive motions of the arm and wrist.
Adjustable Tennis Elbow Strap to Prevent Tennis Elbow & Pain
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Elbow Compression Wrap Support for Muscle Pain, Sprain & Sports Injury
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It should be snug enough to provide maximum compression to speed up the recovery process. Elbow braces are of different types. It will help if you ask your GP or trainers to choose the best elbow braces accordingly.
Besides wearing elbow supports, experts also suggest some effective preventive measures that help you reduce the chances of injuries while playing badminton. Warming up before playing and cooling down after the session keeps your body engaged. Stretching exercises help you to stay flexible, preventing injuries from traumatic conditions.
At 360 relief, you can find a variety of elbow braces to keep your elbows protected during badminton and speed up the recovery process following an elbow injury.
You may have developed elbow injuries if you experience the following symptoms after badminton:
- Diffused pain over the lateral elbow
- Reduced grip strength
- Reduced ability to lift heavy objects
- Reduced ability to perform a backhand
Due to continued gripping activities, you may experience inflammation which results in pain. The most common injury in badminton is the tennis elbow which causes pain when the outer part of the elbow is touched.
You can adopt some conservative measures to treat the tennis elbow, including proper rest, ice massage, taking pain relievers, and wearing elbow sleeves. However, in severe cases, your GP may recommend surgery.
If you have developed or are suspected of developing elbow injuries during or after badminton, you should avoid playing further. Overuse can worsen your injury, which may lead to chronic disease and take more time to heal.
The following tips may help prevent elbow injuries in badminton:
- Avoid gripping racquet too hard or too long
- Choose the correct racquet size
- Hydrate your body before playing
- Pick up the shuttlecock the right way
- Learn the proper technique to pass the shuttlecock