What do athlets use the tape for on their bodies in sports?

Question

What do athlets use the tape for on their bodies in sports?

Answer 1

i ride bulls at rodeos and i use athletic tape on my wrist to support it better and all so prevent my glove from slipping off

Answer 2

It helps to prevent joints from moving in ways that they shouldn't. Wrists and ankles are most common.

For example, an football offensive lineman might tape his wrists so that his hands won't be bent too far back when he blocks. Same for boxers.

Answer 3

its called kinesio tex tape and its a therapeutic tape,  it compresses muscles  to help relieve pain and also supports muscle and joints and since its so light it allows them to move freely ....  

Answer 4

i have osgoodslaters disease witch is over use of the knees, i also have over use of the heels and elbows and i use tape for those pains in all the sports i do

soccer, volleyball, track, basketball, ect.    

Answer 5

usually its to keep it stable and give them some support when they are hurting.

hope i could help!!

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