How To Make A Tennis Elbow Splint

If you think that the store tennis elbow splint is uncomfortable and overpriced, then why not learn how to make a tennis elbow splint. There are many advantages in making a tennis elbow splint. First, it is cheap and easy to make. Second, you can customize it to your specification, thus brings you maximal comfort. Lastly, it provides you with the maximum protection possible. While it may seem difficult to make it, but with this step by step guide, you can make a tennis elbow splint in a few minutes.

To make a tennis elbow splint, you will need:

• Sewing machine or hand sewing capability
• A small soft air pouch or equivalent (approximately 2 inches in width and length)
• Two 2 inches spandex

Steps

1. Gather the material. You can buy most of these materials at your local tailor or fabric store. If you cannot find such a store, you should also look into arts and crafts store, such as Michael’s or AC Moore. You will also find them in some Wal-Mart Super Center as well.
2. Sew your spandex together. Make sure that you leave an approximately 2 inch holes on one side of the spandex. Adjust the length of the spandex to length of the back of your forearm. You want to keep the pressure firm, but not too tight that it will choke the blood supply.
3. After you are sure of the tightness, then insert the air pouch. The goal of the pouch in making a tennis elbow splint is to put pressure on a specific area. Of course you can substitute other products as well, as long as you keep the pressure on that area of pain.
4. Finish it up by sewing the spandex near the air pouch back together. There you have it, your home made solution to tennis elbow. This tennis elbow splint is not only comfortable, but also customizable and inexpensive.