TheRealJoker
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Does anyone know why they were wearing black tape on their arms? Was it even tape?
Whatever it was... it was performance enhancing
Whatever it was... it was performance enhancing
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KT (Kinesiology Therapeutic) tape is supposed to reduce pain, enhance athletic ability
I don't know much about it
Perhaps we should mummify the DBs with this stuff...
KT (Kinesiology Therapeutic) tape is supposed to reduce pain, enhance athletic ability
I don't know much about it
If its cutting edge and a bit off the beaten path performance wise, you can be sure Cushing is all over it.
Not a jab at him about PEDs, just his dedication to every avenue of performance improvement.
i don't know if it's performance enhancing, but it is supposed to reduce pain. I first saw it on these 2 gals in the beijing olympics.
It's actually only elastic cotton tape. The classic tape is not treated with any chemical or supplemental substances. It was first introduced in a widely popular venue by a Japanes chiropractor (who actually invented it in 1972, with some isolated popularity in Japan since) in the Bejing olympics that you posted the picture of above. The supposed unique properties come from the pattern of the weave of the cotton as well as the pattern of the placement. The supposed "properties" are to improve circulation in the area of soreness in order to hasten healing, decrease swelling and decrease pain. Although, there have been several studies with the tape, some studies have shown no value while some have shown very limited value. However, even the studies showing limited results are fairly poorly constructed. Despite this fact, athletes of all sports have popularized its use. The one thing that is said is that it should be placed about 4 days prior to the sports event if it is to be used as a prophylactic protective maneuver. "Coincidentally," that is the same amount of time the the tape tends to stick without falling off. It works particularly well for athletes in New Orleans, where Voo Doo is also practiced. Oh, and BTW, I've seen it in an array of bright colors..........it may be of value when riding your bike at night.
To me, it's along the same lines as those necklaces the MLB players wear, and the bracelets golfers wear.
A bunch of hogwash, IMO. Just something to try, to think you get an edge off it.
But hey: To each their own. I'd like to see Goodell mandate this tape be placed over Innegan's mouth...I think it might stop his trash talking.
Damn. I thought Cushing just got a really ugly tribal tattoo and hadn't gotten it finished. Dumb thought by me considering it's football season and getting a tattoo during football season is a stupid idea.
Damn. I thought Cushing just got a really ugly tribal tattoo and hadn't gotten it finished. Dumb thought by me considering it's football season and getting a tattoo during football season is a stupid idea.
lol that was my first thought as well ... cushing painted on some ugly half finished tattoo, probably to mock babin.