Kinesio Tape

Some people have been asking about it, so have a read ...


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18672458


http://www.kinesiotaping.com/

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Some people have been asking about it, so have a read ...


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18672458


http://www.kinesiotaping.com/

Nice to see that "snake oil" salesmen are still alive and kicking! Thanks for posting this; I did wonder.

To be honest, it does work. I've used some of the stuff when weightlifting to try and work through DOMS/mild tendon strains and it works wonders compared to the standard tape and wraps. I doubt its the placebo effect either as I thought someone was pulling my leg when they first told me to start using it.

It does work. I dont know the science behind why but it does.

I thought this was going to be about the latest celeb tape to make it to the net for a min!

RedIsTheWay wrote:To be honest, it does work. I've used some of the stuff when weightlifting to try and work through DOMS/mild tendon strains and it works wonders compared to the standard tape and wraps. I doubt its the placebo effect either as I thought someone was pulling my leg when they first told me to start using it.

It does work. I dont know the science behind why but it does.

Fair enough; you can only say it how you see it. How is it different to standard tapes and wraps?

Rhys wrote:I thought this was going to be about the latest celeb tape to make it to the net for a min!

Same here, I feel somewhat cheated

NN2Red wrote:

RedIsTheWay wrote:To be honest, it does work. I've used some of the stuff when weightlifting to try and work through DOMS/mild tendon strains and it works wonders compared to the standard tape and wraps. I doubt its the placebo effect either as I thought someone was pulling my leg when they first told me to start using it.

It does work. I dont know the science behind why but it does.

Fair enough; you can only say it how you see it. How is it different to standard tapes and wraps?

Its not as restrictive as other tapes. I found with normal tape it was restrictive and my DOMS ended up more or less the same after a workout when in reality when you work through the final stages of DOMS your body should get used to it. Also its applied by stretching the skin properly. I first heard of it in volleyball where its frequently used then my mate told me over the bodybuilding forums to try it for weightlifting if I get recurrent DOMS.

What are those 3 strips of tape supposed to be doing to Balotelli's back?

It could also be useful for fat middle-aged woman to cover up their tattoos!

G-ster wrote:What are those 3 strips of tape supposed to be doing to Balotelli's back?

Is he sponsored by Adidas? That was my first thought ...

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G-ster wrote:What are those 3 strips of tape supposed to be doing to Balotelli's back?

Is he sponsored by Adidas? That was my first thought ...

Could be!

RedIsTheWay wrote:

NN2Red wrote:

RedIsTheWay wrote:To be honest, it does work. I've used some of the stuff when weightlifting to try and work through DOMS/mild tendon strains and it works wonders compared to the standard tape and wraps. I doubt its the placebo effect either as I thought someone was pulling my leg when they first told me to start using it.

It does work. I dont know the science behind why but it does.

Fair enough; you can only say it how you see it. How is it different to standard tapes and wraps?

Its not as restrictive as other tapes. I found with normal tape it was restrictive and my DOMS ended up more or less the same after a workout when in reality when you work through the final stages of DOMS your body should get used to it. Also its applied by stretching the skin properly. I first heard of it in volleyball where its frequently used then my mate told me over the bodybuilding forums to try it for weightlifting if I get recurrent DOMS.

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Thanks.

Do you think this tread should be a sticky?

G-ster wrote:What are those 3 strips of tape supposed to be doing to Balotelli's back?

It's so he swipes properly when he goes to Asda.

Cheeky kids playing cricket against his back again...