What the devil is Kinesio tape? Those strips of Elastoplast-like stuff that could be seen on the backs of not a few of the Olympic divers yesterday, and at the moment it's all the rage with sportsmen of many disciplines.
It's kinesio tape, sort of an alternative to an elastic bandage:
K-tape, it helps to relieve sore muscles and joints
These divers, as well as divers from many other countries, are wearing Kinesio Tape, which is used to help manage pain for a variety of bone, muscle, and joint issues.
It's Physiotherapy/Kinesiology tape, for support of injuries.
Kineso tape
kinesio tape
To proect their bones from breaking
Its where their batteries go.
Tape
It is tape. Used for protection and strength.
It is to help protect injured muscles and joints