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thewhiz

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Bowlers Tape
« on: July 26, 2016, 12:11:38 AM »
Can someone tell me why some pro bowlers wear tape on their forearm?  The underside of it.
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2016, 02:56:57 AM »
1. To get the bonus for wearing the product during the show(s).

2. To help support muscles, ligaments and tendons.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2016, 07:32:55 AM »
3.  To match their belt and/or crazy pants.
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2016, 09:27:58 AM »
If it's the KT tape they are wearing it's probably support. Maybe the bowler has some tendonitis from a week of qualifying games.

Since my shoulder surgery a few years ago it has been very valuable.  Think of it as an ace bandage that sticks to you.

There are two types that I know of:  COTTON, which works well, a few bucks less, but won't last as long. Typically, a day or two.
 And POLYESTER, which works well, usually about $5 more per box, but can be worn easily for 5-6 days. It stays on through showering and everything...

When applied properly it can be a real help, but if not applied in the right area and with the correct amount of stretch it's going to be less effective.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2016, 10:02:46 AM »
There are several videos online showing how to apply the tape for the specific ailment.  many put the tape on as preventive maintenance also, much like tape on the fingers but for muscles. 

For some the tape lasts several days, but for some it can start to roll.  Plus, depending on the person, you may not want to be out in a public setting with the tape all over your body.  If you are one of those people, they do make a "nude" color version which isn't as gaudy as some of the more flamboyant colors/designs I have seen.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2016, 11:07:44 AM »
Study after study shows that these tapes and compression sleeves do nothing to improve your performance. It's all in their heads.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2016, 11:31:42 AM »
Quote from: charlest on July 26, 2016, 02:56:57 AM
1. To get the bonus for wearing the product during the show(s).

2. To help support muscles, ligaments and tendons.



This.   ::)


Kinda like the sleeves everyone started wearing or those stupid Power Balance bracelets. It works if YOU think it works according to what I have read.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2016, 03:17:10 PM »
Quote from: AMF300bowler on July 26, 2016, 11:07:44 AM
Study after study shows that these tapes and compression sleeves do nothing to improve your performance. It's all in their heads.

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Yes!
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2016, 03:18:30 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on July 26, 2016, 11:31:42 AM
It works if YOU think it works according to what I have read.

That, apparently, is the rationalization.  I don't know where one has to live mentally to use logic like that........but whatev.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2016, 03:30:59 PM »
I cannot say what benefits the tapes can provide per individual, but improving performance isn't necessarily what most people use them for.  Studies haven't been too positive in support of the claims by the manufacturers, but they also have said there are some benefits.  These benefits may not be significant, but there nonetheless. 

I did use them for plantar fasciiitis and the relief was better than using nothing.  But I am still on the fence if it was worth the money.  Might have been placebo, but I did perceive some benefit.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2016, 03:42:05 PM »
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on July 26, 2016, 03:18:30 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on July 26, 2016, 11:31:42 AM
It works if YOU think it works according to what I have read.

That, apparently, is the rationalization.  I don't know where one has to live mentally to use logic like that........but whatev.

Same as all those people who bought the Power Balance wristbands. Enough people bought them that the company was able to put their name on an NBA arena.

And it was all proven to be B.S.


Which will probably be the case with this tape at some point.
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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2016, 03:42:13 PM »
I was beyond skeptical of using one of the sleeves when I bowled, but now that I have I love it. I had elbow pain that I had to ice down after bowling all the time, and ever since using the compression sleeve I'm pain free. I've thought about not wearing it for a while to see if the pain comes back. Let's face it though, do I really want to be in pain again? Honestly I wish I didn't have to wear it, but I'm sticking with what works.
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2016, 05:11:56 PM »
The sleeves will help keep an area warm. That's the benefit.  Warm muscles are less likely to get hurt.

For me and my situation, the KT tape helped immensely during the time when I could start bowling post surgery, and the time when I considered myself fully recovered.  That was about 9 months.  It was not a quick trial.  It isn't "in my head" either.  It did not affect my performance one bit.  It did effect how much stiffness and pain I felt after bowling though.

Frankly, I don't care if you guys use it or not.  I don't own stock in the company.  All I can go by is my own experience.  And during my rather extensive physical therapy I watched many sports medicine therapists use it on their patients.  I'm certain that if there were no real benefit they wouldn't waste their time or money...


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Re: Bowlers Tape
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2016, 07:21:54 PM »
Quote from: notclay on July 26, 2016, 05:11:56 PM
The sleeves will help keep an area warm. That's the benefit.  Warm muscles are less likely to get hurt.

For me and my situation, the KT tape helped immensely during the time when I could start bowling post surgery, and the time when I considered myself fully recovered.  That was about 9 months.  It was not a quick trial.  It isn't "in my head" either.  It did not affect my performance one bit.  It did effect how much stiffness and pain I felt after bowling though.

Frankly, I don't care if you guys use it or not.  I don't own stock in the company.  All I can go by is my own experience.  And during my rather extensive physical therapy I watched many sports medicine therapists use it on their patients.  I'm certain that if there were no real benefit they wouldn't waste their time or money...


Lane,

Have you ever tried Tommie Copper's sleeves?
http://www.tommiecopper.com/men/
I've used one for my ankle and one for my calf.  Not sure how they compare price wise to these bowling ones and I wonder (heck, I'm dubious, at best) about the effect of the copper, but the mild constant compression does seem to help.
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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2016, 10:57:17 PM »

Jeff,

I have not tried them.  I would not be afraid to either.  As we age the importance of warming up muscles, and keeping them warm, is more important than ever.  I've seen so many guys throw their first ball of the night with everything on it, instead of easing into the activity, so to speak.  Then guess which guy is complaining mid-year of elbow pain, or wrist pain, and is forced into taking time off?

For me, I had to keep my reconstructed shoulder joint supported in two very specific areas.  The KT tape helped with that.  Believe me, I was a skeptic before trying it, too.  A friend suggested it, and I literally decided "what do I have to lose?"  Except my initial $15 investment...  The product, when used skillfully, can help.  When arbitrarily applied it may not.


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