Tennis elbow tension ring
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-Tennis-elbow-tension-ring-e1478531101826-400x0-c-default.jpg)
Objective
To provide relief to the proximal insertion points of the epicondyle muscles.
Indications
Prevention, or treatment of chronic tennis elbow.
Fabrication steps
Starting Position
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-starting-position-e1478618398840-600x0-c-default.jpg)
Recommended products
Thickness mm (inches)
3,2 mm (1/8")
Perforation
Non Perforated
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-step-1-e1478618533413-600x0-c-default.jpg)
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-step-2-600x0-c-default.jpg)
1.
Place the pattern around the forearm, just distal to the muscle insertion site.
2.
Wrap the pattern around the forearm.
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-step-3-e1478618544480-600x0-c-default.jpg)
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-step-4-600x0-c-default.jpg)
3.
Give the ring a flattened shape by applying selective pressure with the thenar muscle (right hand in the illustration) on the area shown until the material is cooled.
4.
Fixation: Affix a piece of hook tape to the rear and the front of the ring (using dry heat). Insert the loop tape in the slot and affix to the hook tapes.
![](https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/14-step-5-600x0-c-default.jpg)
5.
Finishing: Ensure the edges have been curved outwards.