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Serola Elbow Brace on Lance Armstrong's www.livestrong.com/article/31224-wear-elbow-brace/

SEROLA DIFFERENCE
The Serola Gel Arc Elbow Brace is superior in elbow support, deisgned to stop pain more effectively with:
· Dual-Sided Gel Arc - concentrated or diffused pressure for maximum relief
· Secondary Attachment Point - significantly reduces pull at epicondyle and allows better muscle function
· Location - the arc affects more muscles and tendons as they converge near the epicondyle
· Absorption - the gel is a superior barrier in absorbing muscle pull, shock, and vibration
· Foam Pad - hypoallergenic pad under buckle enhance comfort, reduces iriitation
· Uniquely interchangeable for right or left arm, lateral or medical epicondyle
· Patent Pending Shortening System means ONE SIZE FITS ALL



PATENT PENDING SHORTENING SYSTEM

COMMON PROBLEM
CAUSE: Elbow pain may occur from overuse through activities such as tennis, golf, bowling, arthritis, stress and strains, and some types of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
EFFECT: Elbow pain arises when contracted muscles tear the periosteum and/or tendons at their attachments to the epicondyle. Continued overuse weaknes the body's ability to heal

Overview on Lance Armstrong's www.livestrong.com
You may need an elbow brace if you've damaged the muscle in your elbow, and it needs to be stabilized to reduce further injury. While most often your doctor will recommend an elbow brace, you might also decide to use one if your elbow is causing pain. Elbow braces are fairly easy to wear and they can be a help if you're suffering from various arm injuries due to muscle damage, repetitive movements or sports injuries.

Step 1
Remove all inserts from the brace. Some braces use a gel, plastic or foam insert to add extra cushioning and protection for the elbow, but they are too bulky to put the brace on when they are inside. Not all will use an insert, so check your brace.

Step 2
Hold your arm straight out in front of you. If your elbow is so severely injured that holding it straight causes you pain, allow it to bend slightly. The brace is much easier to slip on a straight arm.

Step 3
Fit the elbow brace over your hand using the hand of the uninjured arm. An elbow brace is usually shaped like a tube, and you may need to stretch the brace carefully over your hand to clear it. Allow it to rest on your hand.

Step 4
Use one quick, smooth motion to pull the brace over your forearm and up past your elbow. It is properly situated when your elbow rests comfortably in the central opening of the brace, and your forearm and bicep are equally covered by the brace. Try not to jerk the brace. This could cause further injury to your elbow. Instead, try pulling it gingerly to ts proper position.

Step 5
Add the insert if your brace includes one.

Step 6
Check the brace for fasteners like clips or Velcro. Some braces may offer fasteners so it can be customized to the right size of your arm and do not have fasteners.

Step 7
Keep the brace dry during the day, and take it off as recommended by your doctor. Use it when playing sports, but make sure to wash it a bucket of warm soapy water to clean it after you've exercised or played sports while wearing it.