Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

Elite

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DC Metro, slowly working my way to NC

Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

Haven't noticed exactly what you describe, but I have my BT temp tats on when I race - probably something similar w/their sponsors.

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Pasadena, Maryland

Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

I have heard in the Olympics its some kind of tape. First saw it on Walsh volleyballer then everyone. Waititng to see if anyone else has found it.

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Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

I haven't seen it in racing but the tape you are seeing in the Olympics is called Kinesio Tape. My former roomie is a masseuse and took some classes on Kinesio tape to get certified. She loves it and uses it on a lot of her athletes. I have my doubts but seeing it on pro athletes gives it a bit more credence in my opinion. Google it for more information...oh and it comes in a variety of colors, not just blue ;-)

--Chris

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Zürich, Switzerland

Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

Concretechris - 2008-08-20 2:45 PM I haven't seen it in racing but the tape you are seeing in the Olympics is called Kinesio Tape. My former roomie is a masseuse and took some classes on Kinesio tape to get certified. She loves it and uses it on a lot of her athletes. I have my doubts but seeing it on pro athletes gives it a bit more credence in my opinion. Google it for more information...oh and it comes in a variety of colors, not just blue ;-) --Chris

Great!

Now I know at least what it is:

http://www.kinesiotape.ca/

I will investigate

Another trend probably like compression socks...

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Champion

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Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

If you can stand the "bubba gump" routine, look at this:

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/47464_chiropractors-kinesiotape-demonstration.htm

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Rocklin

Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

My PT used it a few times during my knee rehab...it didn't do anything for me, but it looked good.

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Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

Plissken74 - 2008-08-21 6:12 AM

Concretechris - 2008-08-20 2:45 PM I haven't seen it in racing but the tape you are seeing in the Olympics is called Kinesio Tape. My former roomie is a masseuse and took some classes on Kinesio tape to get certified. She loves it and uses it on a lot of her athletes. I have my doubts but seeing it on pro athletes gives it a bit more credence in my opinion. Google it for more information...oh and it comes in a variety of colors, not just blue ;-) --Chris

Great!

Now I know at least what it is:

http://www.kinesiotape.ca/

I will investigate

Another trend probably like compression socks...

It's not a trend unless people make it so. I had a full on Grade 3 shoulder separation in February this year and my PT used it to help support my shoulder while I rehabbed and started running and swimming again. It is not like "scotch tape," it is very VERY strong an stable when put on the skin. Basically took the place of three ligaments that I lost.

It's been around a long time, only now due to the olympics is it getting attention

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Zürich, Switzerland

Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

ChrisM - 2008-08-20 8:48 PM

Plissken74 - 2008-08-21 6:12 AM

Concretechris - 2008-08-20 2:45 PM I haven't seen it in racing but the tape you are seeing in the Olympics is called Kinesio Tape. My former roomie is a masseuse and took some classes on Kinesio tape to get certified. She loves it and uses it on a lot of her athletes. I have my doubts but seeing it on pro athletes gives it a bit more credence in my opinion. Google it for more information...oh and it comes in a variety of colors, not just blue ;-) --Chris

Great!

Now I know at least what it is:

http://www.kinesiotape.ca/

I will investigate

Another trend probably like compression socks...

It's not a trend unless people make it so. I had a full on Grade 3 shoulder separation in February this year and my PT used it to help support my shoulder while I rehabbed and started running and swimming again. It is not like "scotch tape," it is very VERY strong an stable when put on the skin. Basically took the place of three ligaments that I lost.

It's been around a long time, only now due to the olympics is it getting attention

Well, at least not older than 4 years because in Athens nobody used it

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Subject: RE: Have you seen blue paint/stickers on the back of the legs?

Plissken74 - 2008-08-21 12:29 PM

ChrisM - 2008-08-20 8:48 PM

Plissken74 - 2008-08-21 6:12 AM

Concretechris - 2008-08-20 2:45 PM I haven't seen it in racing but the tape you are seeing in the Olympics is called Kinesio Tape. My former roomie is a masseuse and took some classes on Kinesio tape to get certified. She loves it and uses it on a lot of her athletes. I have my doubts but seeing it on pro athletes gives it a bit more credence in my opinion. Google it for more information...oh and it comes in a variety of colors, not just blue ;-) --Chris

Great!

Now I know at least what it is:

http://www.kinesiotape.ca/

I will investigate

Another trend probably like compression socks...

It's not a trend unless people make it so. I had a full on Grade 3 shoulder separation in February this year and my PT used it to help support my shoulder while I rehabbed and started running and swimming again. It is not like "scotch tape," it is very VERY strong an stable when put on the skin. Basically took the place of three ligaments that I lost.

It's been around a long time, only now due to the olympics is it getting attention

Well, at least not older than 4 years because in Athens nobody used it

Actually, it was first used at the Seoul Olympics.