I think it helps a lot. I use it on ankles, calfs, and knees from time to time.

You don't need to buy expensive "Voo doo" floss. It's just a rubber wrap. You can find varying knock offs on amazon where you'll get 4 different strengths for the price of one fancy "voo doo" floss.

I actually tried just using a split bike tube for awhile but it's hard because it's not quite wide enough.

I’ve had good success. The biggest issue with the elbow is getting the tension and wrapping done yourself. There are good instructional resources on the web. “Mobility wad” is a good search.

Used with good results on a niggling Achilles injury