Go Strap

The Go-Strap is a unique but simple adaption to the standard tennis elbow support to carry the load of the injuried soft tissue. This is the only product on the market that offers this new adaption to an age old problem. It provides an unloading element to the common extensor tendon, primarily responsible for tennis elbow, in much the same way as a physiotherapist would look to unload through taping. This makes it an easy device to use as and when you are undertaking activities that aggravate your problem.

Note: The Go Strap comes in various sizes and obviously left and right. When measuring please find the widest part of your forearm. It is also advisable to obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.



RESEARCH
Staff at a leading major Australian University believe there is merit in this design, as it is very similar to a taping technique which they find effective for their tennis elbow patients. Controlled clinical trials are currently being conducted by them and the results will be published later in 2009.

A recent biomechanics preliminary study at one Australian University found a significant reduction in muscle activity in the protected region compared to a normal counterforce brace. The reduction of peak loads was higher than the reduction of average loads, indicating a surge or vibration damping effect.

Grip strength testing of a trial group of 12 tennis elbow sufferers showed a dramatic improvement in pain-free grip strength, with an average strength increase provided by the go-strap being close to 3 times greater than that provided by the standard counterforce brace.

Clinical tests in a small trial group showed a further increase in pain-free range of movement over that provided by the standard counterforce brace.