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Pro Band Sports BandIT Arm Band, Black/White | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pro Band
Category: Sports
Department: unisex-adult
List Price: $25.00
Buy New: $14.88
You Save: $10.12 (40%)
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Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 175
Color: Black/White
Media: Apparel
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: One Size Fits All
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 74
Model: ABI00
UPC: 758376888899
EAN: 0758376000741
ASIN: B000FML7SW
Release Date: August 27, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Relieves pain associated with Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Stress Injuries and Cumulative Trauma Disorders. | | • | The hook and loop strap around the two padded compressors adjusts for comfort and fit without inhibiting circulation. | | • | Ideal for sports, work and home use. | | • | One size fits most. | | • | Available in Black/White. |
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Product Description
The Pro Band BandIT Forearm Device is an innovative and unique device designed to aid in the relief and prevention of pain associated with Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Stress Injuries and Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Designed by Donald Fareed, M.D., longtime consultant to Olympic Athletes, Davis Cup members and other pro sports teams. This is a treatment, not a tourniquet. One size fits most, can be used on either arm. 89.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 81
 Good for Tennis Elbow April 15, 2010
tennis pro
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've looked all over for some good treatments for tennis elbow and came across the book Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow. In it, the book recommends using one of these forearm bands, also known as counterforce braces. Apparently they don't know exactly how these things help decrease tennis elbow pain, but they work. The current theory is that tennis elbow is a problem with the tendon of one of your forearm muscles. Putting this brace near the tendon of the problem muscle takes pressure off the tendon, giving it a chance to heal. Some of the studies quoted in the book also show these braces can increase your arm strength as well as decrease pain- so there's a lot of benefit to be gained by using one.
Now the first problem you might imagine you'd have is one of comfort. These things have to be on snug to take pressure off the forearm tendon or they're useless. Of course more pressure usually means LESS comfort. That's where this little baby comes in- its designed to get around the issues of cutting off your circulation. Now it is made of two pieces of plastic, so its a little more rigid than the soft braces, but its padded with foam and the plastic does give- so it ends up being both firm and comfortable.
The way I see it, forearm bands can't help you if you don't wear them. So if you've tried other bands, give this one a shot- it's a little different than the rest and well worth a try (but keep up the eccentric exercises too).
BandIT is simply the best in its class July 21, 2006
Farley X Wilbur (Colorado)
40 out of 55 found this review helpful
I've suffered from occasional bouts of tendonitis and the consequential irritation of the ulnar nerve for many years. I have an active work and sports life, so my activities sometimes result in injuries that once took weeks or months to to heal. Until I found BandIT I had no choice but to completely rest my arm and use anti-inflammatory medicine. I've also learned the use of the BandIt during potentially injurious activities can completely prevent the injury to begin with.
While I didn't purchase BandIT through Amazon, I've owned one for more than five years and in that time it has managed to prevent the injury or shorten the recovery period from tendonitis and reduced the need for anti-inflammatory drugs, all the while allowing me to continue to work and participate in sports. While I do need to take some extra precautions against reinjury, I've never found another product, including the Futuro tendonitis brace and other similar bands, that have duplicated the results of this product. Bottom line: the BandIt places pressure at the exact two points necessary to releive 90% of the stress on the tendon, allowing it to recover and heal. I still recommend the use of ice for the first 48 hours, and then alternating ice and heat until the inflammation is completely gone. P.S. the KneedIt product for the knee works just as well for similar knee problems. Great healing products, great preventive products!!
The best there is July 9, 2009
J. Whitney (San Diego, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Prior to purchasing the BandIt, I dealt with elbow pain for about 5 weeks. I tried several other elbow straps, braces, and supports....all with no real relief.
I then purchased the BandIt. I felt immediate relief the first time I wore it. I continued to wear it for about 3 weeks and I am now almost pain free. This IS THE REAL DEAL pain reliever for elbow and forearm pain. I literally could not shake hands prior to wearing this. I am now back in the gym and can easily perform excersises that impact my forearm and elbow muscles and joint without any pain. I highly recommend this product to anyone seeking immediate relief from elbow pain.
I'm Golfing Again with the Band-It Elbow Support August 22, 2009
Dennis Chytka (South Dakota, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I golf four to five times a week, but had to stop completely because of left elbow and forearm pain. I had tried the conventional elbow braces with the gel pad, but my condition got progressively worse. After I received the Band-It support, I noticed an improvement in a couple days. I wore the brace all day long. After about a week, I was able to make some moderate golf swings.
Although I'm not completely healed after three weeks of using the Band-It support, I am able to resume my normal golf schedule with some swing modifications. For example, I am careful not to take huge divots because I'm sure that would aggravate my arm. I do tighten the support more when I'm golfing than for general wear. At this point, I feel confident that continued use of the Band-It support will help to prevent a similar injury in the future.
I would certainly recommend this product for anyone with elbow and/or forearm pain caused by repetitive stress type of activity. It does seem to be working for me.
BandIt Arm Band - Simple Yet Most Effective October 11, 2009
G Yancey (Charleston, SC United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This band is easy to use and very effective. It has a simple, yet most effective design. It's comfortable and when wearing it, I don't notice it. Best of all, when I hit against hard hitting 4.0 USTA rated guys , I don't feel pain in my right forearm near the elbow.
I had a BandIt Arm Band in 1993, and lost it after I had moved.
I haven't had tennis elbow since then, but recently noticed the pain in my right forearm after demoing new racquet a few weeks ago. The racquet felt like I was hitting with a 2' by 4', and my arm hurt after demoing it.
A guy on my team had a spare arm band, and I borrowed it two weeks ago. His band required two people to tighten it. What a horrible design. I washed his band and returned it. Then I went to Amazon to look for the BandIT. I remembered how well it worked for me in the early 90s and ordered another one.
After playing for two hours, I simply wash it with warm water and rinse with cool water and like it drip-dry in the bathroom before throwing it back in my tennis bag.
Hopefully wearing this BandIT will not be a long term ordeal, but I've played with it several times now and I can hit like I want without pain.
This product works for me and I've been playing tennis for 30 years.
I give this product my highest recommendation especially if your looking for relief on the court.
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