| Wrist injuries in tennis usually are due to overuse. Like | | | | The brace allows the athlete to grip the golf club and |
| the more common "tennis elbow", these conditions | | | | tennis racquet with the thumb and fingers. There is no |
| develop due to chronic repetitive movements, quick | | | | metal or plastic inserts that can impede natural |
| wrist motions and/or poor technique. | | | | movement of the wrist. |
| Wrist injuries usually involve inflammation of the | | | | The brace is universal in size and fits left or right |
| tendons (tendonitis), nerve irritations (carpal tunnel | | | | wrists. As a wraparound brace, the patient can adjust |
| syndrome), and in more serious cases, stress | | | | the tension and support level of the brace simply by |
| fractures and ligament tears. | | | | wrapping it more snug around the wrist and palm of |
| Golf injuries primarily involve tendonitis of the left hand. | | | | the hand. A thumb loop keeps the brace in place and |
| Overuse and poor swing technique also contribute to | | | | prevents slippage. |
| this condition. A tight grip of the club also causes | | | | Another great feature of the brace is that it comes in |
| tendon issues such as De Quervain's Disease. | | | | two different materials. Neoprene material provides |
| In both sports, rest, ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | | | | excellent compression and warmth. Drytex material is |
| drugs and in some instances cortisone injections are | | | | a lycra nylon material that is breathable and durable, |
| necessary to improve the condition. | | | | without sweat retention. |
| If injury is not severe, and you must keep playing, | | | | Whichever material you choose, The DonJoy |
| applying ice for couple of days and the use of a brace | | | | Boomerang Wrist Support is an excellent choice for |
| like the DonJoy Boomerang may keep the condition in | | | | those mild wrist injuries, and great for golf and all |
| check and prevent further injury. | | | | racket type sports. |
| The Boomerang Wrist Support is a unique design. It is | | | | It is always recommended to consult with your treating |
| a wrap-around style that provides compression and | | | | doctor to determine the correct brace for your |
| support, without being heavy and restrictive. It is ideal | | | | orthopedic condition. |
| for mild wrist sprains and strains in both golf and tennis. | | | | |