Patent ID: 6149617
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
The method of treating the tennis elbow symptom, comprising the steps of:providing a tennis elbow band comprising in combination: an elongate body portion; an end tab forming one end of said elongate body portion having at least one surface covered with releasable securing material, said elongate body having a strap portion comprising a main intermediate portion of the tennis elbow band leading to a position remote from the end tab; a pocket formed at an end of the strap portion for receiving a thermal packet having a gel center, said pocket having releasable securing means interior thereof for securing the thermal packet once received therein, said thermal packet being enclosed by a polyurethane foam backed hook or loop compatible laminate, wherein the laminate creates a moisture resistant encasement for the packet; a leverage loop positioned at one side of the pocket remote from the portion of the pocket engaging the strap portion, and means on the strap for releasable engagement to the end tab after the strap has been pulled to hold the packet in thermal contact against the limb of a user;determining the condition of the user;determining the temperature therapy to be applied to the user;chilling or heating the thermal packet depending upon which temperature is desired;subsequently inserting the thermal packet into the pocket of the strap; andthereafter removably securing, but firmly engaging, the tennis elbow strap around the forearm of the user applying the pressure of the thermal packet to that portion of the limb requiring therapy.