Sporlastic EPI-HiT Elbow Support

• Rigid moulded plastic clasp
• Bobbled inner pad
• Shortenable straps

• Conservative/post-operative
• Epicondylitis humeri radialis/ulnaris (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)

Not suitable for: allergic, inflamed or injury-related skin changes over the area it covers (for example swelling or redness); impaired circulation or lymphatic soft-tissue swelling; nerve-related disturbance of sensation or of skin nourishment (trophism) in that area, with or without damage to the skin.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

• Wash the EPI-HiT® brace and wrist support gently in lukewarm water (30 °C) with mild detergent and air dry
• Do not dry it in the tumble dryer, on the heater or in the microwave
• It is not necessary to remove the pads for washing
• Close the hook-and-loop fasteners when washing to keep them functional for longer and to avoid damage to other garments

Sporlastic prints these steps in the instructions for use supplied with the product.

• Position the EPI-HiT® brace approx. 3-4 cm below the inflamed tendon tissue, or directly over the pathologically hypertonic (tense) muscle. Make sure the large friction pad sits on the affected side.
• Adjust the brace via the latch mechanism by lifting the tab slightly with the fingernail so that its ends lie on the muscle bellies, see illustration for correct fit. Adjust the pad accordingly.
• Now close the hook-and-loop fastener.
• The fastener of the brace is continuously adjustable and the brace should be adjusted with it so that a firm fit is achieved without uncomfortable pressure.
• The correct pressure is achieved when the brace can no longer be felt after a few minutes when the arm is relaxed, but pressure is immediately felt under the pad when the hand is used.
• If the brace is too tight, loosen it slightly or move it down a few millimetres. Also move the brace downwards if it pinches when the elbow is bent in flexion.
• The brace should be worn all day, please take it off at night.
• The wrist support should fit closely all round the wrist. Use the stabilising strap to set the degree of support you need.