What is the black thing on Kellie Walsh's shoulder?

Question

What is the black thing on Kellie Walsh's shoulder?

Answer 1

Many thought that Kerry Walsh carries a tattoo on her shoulder, but it's not. Kerry Walsh has, what is called a Kinesio Tape. The taping is done to increase blood flow through the muscles.

It is called Kinesio Tex Taping which is an elastic taping used in chiropractic, rehabilitation and sports medicine.

Developed 25 years ago by Dr. Kenzo Kase, Kinesio taping is now getting recognition and being used by top athletes such as Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams, David Beckam, Robby Ginepri and Justine Henin.

Kinesio Tape works by giving support like a flexible brace and facilitates weak muscles with neurological awareness or proprioception. Kerri Walsh had a recent rotator cuff surgery last November. NBC reported that she uses it for better circulation and her shoulder pain.

Answer 2

you mean KERRI Walsh?  she had shoulder surgery in november, but it wasnt a problem all season until now. Her shoulder is a little tense and feels tight thats why she has the brace thingy

Answer 3

You mean Kerri Walsh? It's tape that helps her shoulder from tensing up. It helps blood flow and helps any pain that she may have. I don't think it's a serious injury or an injury at all.

Answer 4

She had to have surgery on that shoulder, and the tape helps the blood flow.