Suitability
Who Is the Masalo Cuff Suitable For?
The Masalo Cuff MED is intended for people with epicondylitis diagnosed by a doctor – that is, with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow or mouse arm. You can check in advance with a simple hand grip whether the counter-traction principle works for you.
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Key points at a glance
- Intended for tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and mouse arm – acute, chronic or preventive.
- A medical diagnosis of epicondylitis is required.
- A simple self-test shows whether the counter-traction may give you noticeable relief.
- Every case is different, and there is no guarantee of success.
Which complaints may the cuff be an option for?
- Tennis elbow – complaints on the outer side of the elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer's elbow – complaints on the inner side (medial epicondylitis)
- Mouse arm – similar complaints caused by a lot of work with a mouse and keyboard
The cuff can be used for acute and chronic complaints, and also preventively, for example during training or work that puts heavy strain on the arm. Our tennis elbow guide explains what lies behind these terms.
In which situations is it intended to provide relief?
The counter-traction is intended to relieve the tendon attachments in almost all everyday situations – at work, during sport and at home. With the upper-arm strap set a little tighter, it already sets in at a bending angle of just over 90 degrees. This is useful for activities with the arm bent, such as working at a desk.
Self-test: can you feel the counter-traction?
You can try out whether the principle works for you even before ordering:
- With your healthy hand, grip the forearm on the affected side exactly in the middle.
- Pull the tissue firmly towards the elbow and hold the pull.
- Now straighten the affected arm and put a little strain on it.
If you feel slight relief, this suggests that the counter-traction may work for you. The cuff creates the same counter-traction, only continuously and adjustably. The test does not replace a diagnosis. Later, with the cuff fitted, you can check its effect using the function test.
What can you realistically expect?
With tennis elbow, the pain usually occurs under strain and with the arm straightened – exactly where the counter-traction comes in. With golfer's elbow, pain when the arm is bent is often the main issue. Here, too, the counter-traction is intended to provide relief, but it can take longer for the symptoms with the arm bent to ease.
Every case is different: for some people the situation improves quickly, for others over several weeks or in phases. There is no guarantee of success with medical aids.
When should you see a doctor first?
The cuff generates noticeable forces that also act on the elbow. Talk to your doctor beforehand if:
- epicondylitis has not yet been diagnosed,
- you have other conditions, such as bursitis,
- you have had surgery or an operation is planned,
- the pain is severe or persists for a long time.
If you don't feel any relief
If you can straighten your arm without any resistance at all, the cuff is usually not positioned correctly or the size is wrong. Compare the fit with the right/wrong pictures and measure your forearm again at its widest point. If you are still stuck, we are happy to help: +49 2641 8970500 or info@tp-ortho.de.
