Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.63 x 3.66 x 1.38 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 3.6 x 1.42 inches |
Item Weight | 50 Grams |
Brand Name | McDavid |
Color | Black |
Material | Neoprene |
Suggested Users | "" |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | McDavid |
Part Number | 512R-S |
Model Year | 2014 |
Included Components | Elbow Brace |
Size | Small |
Sport Type | Multi-Sport |
McDavid Elastic Elbow Support
Brand | McDavid |
Size | Small |
Specific Uses For Product | Blend,Heart,Muscle |
Use for | Ankle |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Support, helping to relieve pain and promote healing
- Mild compression for soft tissue support without heart retention
- Ideal for those with neoprene allergies
- Pulls on with ease
- LEVEL 1: Primary Protection
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Product Description
Best for: supporting the ankle with advanced figure-6 configuration, flexible stays and compression technology. Engineered with flexible side stays integrated into comfort gel pads for enhanced support and protection. Anatomical design naturally contours and avoids bunching. Quick on quick off. Ankle brace content: 74% nylon/16% polyester/7% rubber/8% spandex (elastane.
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ASIN | B0000AU1ZP |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #102,131 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #160 in Elbow Braces |
Date First Available | March 25, 2010 |
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Customers like the quality, pain relief, support, and value of the elbow brace. For example, they mention it works well, provides good support, is comfortable, and does the job. Some appreciate the compression, and flexibility. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and warmth.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the brace. They mention that it does well, it's durable, and the material is nice. Some say that it works well for tree pruning projects and provides great support.
"...you a reference and ordered the MEDIUM size sleeves which work perfect for my needs...." Read more
"...I reverse everything and use it for golfers elbow. Worked well for tree pruning project with heavy arborist pole saw...." Read more
"...Summary: Great product, great price, but get a size (or sometimes two!) smaller." Read more
"...I have washed it countless times and it has never lost it's elastic strength. I wear it in the sun and it's still dark black...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the pain relief provided by the orthopedic brace. They mention that it provides good support for their elbow, and the slight compression helps minimize their pain. Some say that the brace never feels uncomfortable, and that it helps their tendon to recover.
"I’ve been wearing these for a few months now and I’ve had no elbow or joint pain after my workouts...." Read more
"...They really help eliminate the pain while providing the snug support to buoy my confidence in attempting the various weight lifting tasks including..." Read more
"...Most importantly: The joint soreness has gone away!Summary: Great product, great price, but get a size (or sometimes two!) smaller." Read more
"...I can strap a tennis elbow strap on top of this sleeve and I feel no pain at all until I remove everything after the activity...." Read more
Customers like the support provided by the orthopedic brace. They mention that it provides good flexibility, is good for everyday support, and is comfortable. Some say that the material is very comfortable and does not hinder range of motion too much. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's support.
"...Fits very tight but it’s not very thick so it doesn’t get in the way when you bend your elbow." Read more
"...Did the job. Supported my elbow. No pain during or after ride. Function was not quite as good as the Zensah...." Read more
"...I ordered a Medium and it fits nice and tight and offers the support I was looking for...." Read more
"...Just re-bought this brand. still very good support. nice tight fit" Read more
Customers like the compression of the brace. They say it provides good, comfortable compression and support. Some say the compression is good for tennis elbow or sore arm, and helps with forward throwing motion. They also say it's simple to use, provides just enough compression and movement control, and relieves pain. Customers also mention that the material is of soft cotton and does not irritate.
"...Although it provides some support and limited compression, its best attribute is impact protection to the painful area...." Read more
"...seems to give my arm a bit more elasticity, the compression helping my forward throwing motion, like my arm had a spring or an elastic assisting the..." Read more
"...The mcdavid compression elbow sleeve fit the bill. The material is of soft cotton and compared to my arm sleeve, it does not irritate the inside of..." Read more
"...Feel - The compression is nice and does not restrict range of motion that much, but the sleeve is slightly thicker than it may appear in the picture...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the elbow support. They say it's a quality product for the price, and does the job for a minimum price. Some customers also mention that the product is relatively cheap.
"...Summary: Great product, great price, but get a size (or sometimes two!) smaller." Read more
"...Quality is great for the price and about 20 bucks for both...." Read more
"...similar products here on Amazon and this one seemed like the best value for the price, I paid about 10 bucks, which is about the most I was willing..." Read more
"...are that it compresses the sore area and it does so at less than half the price of some of the other brands out there." Read more
Customers like the flexibility of the orthopedic brace. They say it's quite flexible, with good support. Some mention that the brace has enough stretch to not bind or become uncomfortable when making wide range motions. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's flexibility and support.
"...It feels like a sock with a lot of elasticity. Other types of elbow supports are made out of neoprene foam...." Read more
"...It also seems to give my arm a bit more elasticity, the compression helping my forward throwing motion, like my arm had a spring or an elastic..." Read more
"...The product is lightweight and feels supportive but flexible. I have tendonitis/tennis elbow and putting these on helps relieve some of the pain...." Read more
"...The elbow support is made of stretchy material that comes on and off easily and doesn't irritate my skin after long hours of wearing it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the orthopedic brace. Some mention that it fits snugly and nicely, providing good support for their elbow. However, others say that it was too tight for any length of time, a little too loose, breathable, and not comfortable. They also mention that the brace started to constrict their upper arm and made their arm itch.
"...Fits very tight but it’s not very thick so it doesn’t get in the way when you bend your elbow." Read more
"...They really help eliminate the pain while providing the snug support to buoy my confidence in attempting the various weight lifting tasks including..." Read more
"...I don't like to pull it up too high because it starts to constrict my upper arm. This is the second concern I have...." Read more
"...Bauerfeind EpiTrain Elbow Support “Size 4: Comfortable neoprene and anatomical/form fitted neoprene sleeve with compression high points that don’t..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the warmth of the orthopedic brace. Some mention that it keeps their elbows warm and cozy, while others say that it gets too hot in the summer.
"...They also add body heat to the area and keep them warm. They are non constrictive so you can lift past 90 degrees and on...." Read more
"...It feels like some kind of finely knitted sweater material. Hand wash cold...." Read more
"Great compression and very comfortable. Not good for hot days tho, pretty warm and can get itchy when sweaty, very good for the cooler months tho...." Read more
"...It compresses enough so that my elbow feels firm while also keeping the elbow warm...." Read more
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The tendons sometimes become inflamed, or worse, stretched or torn which results in an inability to continue without some mitigating factor to alleviate the pain. That's where the McDavid Elbow Support compression sleeves come in and do the job. I had been using those elbow support braces with the Velcro straps which were just OK but not quite the answer. THIS product returned immediate results the first time I put them on prior to a workout session and have done so consistently since. I used the basic guide others have listed here to help determine the size to order, then took it down a size because I wanted the maximum compression while still allowing for freedom of movement in the arms.
I'm 6'4" and weigh in a 245 lbs at this writing, to give you a reference and ordered the MEDIUM size sleeves which work perfect for my needs. They really help eliminate the pain while providing the snug support to buoy my confidence in attempting the various weight lifting tasks including curls, forearms, pull-downs, delts and triceps disciplines. If you're a tennis player and have the dreaded 'tennis elbow', I'd certainly try these sleeves. We all need a little help from our friends to get through life on occasion and McDavid's product profiled here is my latest buddy.
For months, I’ve been dealing with moderate to severe medial epicondylitis or “golfers elbow”. Both elbows – more pronounced in right (I’m right handed). As my elbow pain began to become a very persistent problem, I decided to find a “fix”. I’m pleased to say my elbows are much improved … read on.
The onset my elbow problems coincided with the failure of the pneumatic piston on my office chair which resulted in the chair sinking to the “bottom”/not staying at the desired height. Not realizing this would cause elbow problems, I procrastinated replacing the chair for a few months because, after all, it was still functional … just lower than I was accustomed to. Once the broken chair was identified as the problem, I immediately stopped using it and replaced it. Slowly, my elbows got better … but they were still injured and needed support to heal. Those of you that have epicondylitis from working at your desk, PLEASE try raising your chair up a few inches.
Replacing the chair put me on the road to recovery. However, I soon discovered that healing my “injured” elbows was going to take some time. Riding my bike (road & mountain) inflamed my elbows and set me back in the healing process. Same thing with golf. Taking divots & grounding the club was very painful.
Ongoing, my elbows would be especially painful in the morning. I had never experienced this pain before my office chair inflicted injury. I’ve researched & believe the pain is from sleeping with my arms tightly bent. Bending the elbow compresses the ulna nerve and flexes the injured tendon thus exacerbating the injury. I started sleeping with elbow sleeves which reminded me to keep my arms straight(er) throughout the night. Soon, my morning elbow pain began to subside.
So what’s the fix? Surgery isn’t an option for me. Advil & ice help but aren’t the cure. So I went to the internet to read all abut epicondylitis (including Amazon product reviews) for a potential fix. Lots of great reviews here on Amazon for various brands of elbow bands and elbow sleeves. Not sure what to do, and growing impatient with the limitations imposed by my elbows (really – I can't pick that up because my elbow hurts??), I decided to purchase several of the better qualit/more popular straps and sleeves that I found here on Amazon.
For each device, I assume that I purchased the correct size based on the manufacturers sizing recommendation. This of course, doesn’t mean I got the correct sizes. Here are my measurements:
Forearm: 11.5”
Elbow: 11.5”
Bicep: 12.5”
A common problem with nearly all of sleeves & straps I purchased, are lack of directions. None of the sleeves tell you which end goes toward the bicep and which side of the sleeve goes over the elbow (top vs bottom). Looking at the sleeves, some have discernable differences in the openings and the weave on top/bottom. Using logic, I assume that I got them on correctly … but not sure in all cases. Same with all the bands (except the EpiSport). Where are they placed in relation to the painful tendon? How much tension should they have? How do they help the healing process? How do these things help prevent injury? The EpiSport has excellent directions describing the mechanics of the band and where to place it. These directions were very helpful making informed assumptions on how to wear all the devices.
Strap or sleeve? Generally, I found the straps to be much better for targeting the muscle compression and therefore protecting the tendon. I’ve found the sleeves to be supportive giving some muscle compression & comfort while supporting the injured & surrounding areas.
Straps:
McDavid 489 Elbow Strap “L”: A comfortable neoprene strap. I found it helpful but limited because it compress the entire arm with some added neoprene high points for focused compression. Because the compression around the arm is mostly uniform, I don’t think it is as effective as the other straps.
EpiSport Epicondylitis Clasp “L”: Excellent instructions on how to wear the clasp and how it works. Because of the instructions, I understand how the band is designed to work: "The clasp applies dual compression on the long tendons of the forearm extensor and flexor muscles making them more parallel to allow healing to begin and reduce inflammation and pain.” I wore it on the golf driving range and for a few rounds of golf. It was comfortable and effective. No pain during or after. I believe, this clasp does the best job of targeting and compressing the muscle while reducing the compression elsewhere on the arm.
Bauerfeind EpiPoint Elbow Strap One Size: Looking at their web site, I believe this strap is designed for tennis elbow and therefore any vague instructions are geared for compression on the outside of the arm. I reverse everything and use it for golfers elbow. Worked well for tree pruning project with heavy arborist pole saw. Pulling motion was too much for elbows. Not really believing this would help, I decided to try it. Figured it was worth a try since I couldn’t continue anyway. Also didn’t know for sure how to put it on since it didn’t come with any instructions other an elaborate multi language disclaimer booklet. I put it on and pain was gone! Couldn’t believe it. No pain afterward either. Later, Google helped me find this information on where to put the strap and the mechanics of how it works: "The strap should be placed around 2.5 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle”. Turns out, I had the strap too close to the elbow. I found the quote here: http://www.mikereinold.com/2009/07/are-tennis-elbow-straps-effective.html
Sleeves:
Zensah Compression Elbow Sleeve “M”: Wore it on vigorous hour long mountain bike ride. Did the job. Supported my elbow. No pain during or after ride. The weave of the Zensah appears to be very specific for support & range of motion (this is the only way I could figure out how to wear it). The Zensah is a thinner lighter weave and therefore “cooler”. I think it generally helped with the constant vibrations.
McDavid 512 Elastic Elbow Support “L”: Left arm on vigorous hour long mountain bike ride. Did the job. Supported my elbow. No pain during or after ride. Function was not quite as good as the Zensah. The McDavid, however, is a thicker heavier weave & and therefore “warmer”. If want the extra warmth, I will go with McDavid. I sleep with the McDavid sleeve on because it comfortably supports and helps me keep from bending my elbows tightly.
Bauerfeind EpiTrain Elbow Support “Size 4: Comfortable neoprene and anatomical/form fitted neoprene sleeve with compression high points that don’t really compress much. It doesn’t come up onto bicep very high and tends to slip down more than others. Although it provides some support and limited compression, its best attribute is impact protection to the painful area. You will know what I’m talking about when you bump the painful tendon connection. I wear this when doing educational part of my Jiu Jitsu class. It won’t, however, stay on my elbow while sparring so I take it off to spar.
My elbow measures a little over 13" which is listed as XL, but based on previous reviews I got a Large. Very comfortable even for extended periods, but did not offer any support at all. I ordered a Medium and it fits nice and tight and offers the support I was looking for. Perfect for support during the heavy lifts I wanted, but wouldn't be comfortable for extended periods. Most importantly: The joint soreness has gone away!
Summary: Great product, great price, but get a size (or sometimes two!) smaller.