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Equipment Boards => Bags, Shoes, Accessories => Topic started by: RDR on February 26, 2007, 04:51:09 AM
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I've been experiencing some elbow/upper forearm soreness over the last couple of months, and I'm thinking of picking up a elbow/forearm support. Do they help? If so, what should I be looking to get, and can I expect any differences when I throw the ball?
Thanks
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I started using an elbow support a few years ago after experiencing elbow pain. The pain went away. I still use the support.
There is no difference in how you throw the ball.
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I agree with CPA. I bowled a tourne about 5 years ago, it was about 8 games. The next day I couldn't strighten myelbow outand ithurt like heck. I started useing an elbow support and I have felt that pain again. I just got one of the Ebonite magfoce ones (not sure of the name) but it is comfy as heck.
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Thanks for the advice, so far. I didn't really want to order anything over the internet, because I wanted it sooner, so I went out and found a McDavid Tennis Elbow Strap. It's basically the same as any bowling specific device, and it was only $9. I'm going to try it out tonight. Any additional input or recommendations would still be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Just an update. Bowled with the elbow strap (not that it really had any sort of impact on my bowling) and shot a career best 675 tonight. I was subbing in a league that bowls right after another finishes. But, for a guy with a 176 average, I'm completely ecstatic with the results. Plus, the elbow feels pretty good, although there is still a bit of a twinge every now and then.