Counterforce Brace

Alternate Terms:
  • Lateral Counter-Force Bracing
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Counterforce Brace Definition by Healthwise:

Counterforce brace

A counterforce brace is a strap worn around the forearm just below the elbow and used primarily for tendon problems. Some health professionals believe that the brace distributes pressure from muscle use throughout the area, rather than just on the tendon.

Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: February 19, 2009

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