Those of us who are avid tennis followers will have noticed some tennis players wearing a peculiar new type of sports tape whilst participating in their sport. Li Na has played in many matches with her right knee taped with a material that resembles insulating tape. Many other elite sportspeople have been seen with various coloured bands of tape on different parts of their body, including shoulders, thighs, and (although out of sight) their feet.
Tapes ain’t Tapes
Kinesiology Tape, Research, Sports Medicine