What is the black tape that some of the runners, hockey players and Kerri Walsh (US beach volleyball) wear?

Question

What is the black tape that some of the runners, hockey players and Kerri Walsh (US beach volleyball) wear?

Answer 1

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It's a medical tape. I think it is for shoulder injuries or to prevent any further harm on the shoulder. It looks like a tattoo, but it isn't.

Answer 2

It's for shoulder injuries

Answer 3

it's medical tape. it's used to help the movement of the joints and muscles in her shoulder or on any other part of the body.

Answer 4

It has been mentioned all over television broadcasts and all over the internet.  The answer is every where you look.

Answer 5

It's called kinesio tape. It's used to stimulate muscles and blood flow. Some even say it acts like Advil on the muscles and joints. A lot of athletes like to use it, because it helps without them having to use any sort of drug.

Answer 6

It's called Kineisio Tape actually.  

Answer 7

They said on the news it was for Flexibility. Whatever they mean by that.

Answer 8

yeah they injured their shoulders so they have to wear medical tape.

Answer 9

its a medical tape, read it on a yahoo article, try searching it  

Answer 10

that is medical tape