Patent ID: 8608677

Claim:
A device for carrying a load and/or reducing tension of injured soft tissue associated with an arm while allowing movement of the injured soft tissue associated with said arm and providing support through a wide range of elbow positions, the device comprising: an anchor comprising a strap for securing around only a first body portion, the first body portion including only healthy tissue disposed adjacent to both the injured soft tissue and an associated elbow, and a carry strap extending to a second body portion and having an elastic portion, the carry strap having a first end and a second end connected to the said anchor at an angle substantially between 30 and 150 degrees wherein the injured soft tissue and the associated elbow both are disposed between the first body portion and the second body portion, and wherein the amount of load carried and/or the tension applied to the injured soft tissue can be changed by adjusting the position of attachment of the second end of the carry strap.