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If you’ve spent any time watching professional sports over the past several years, you’ve likely noticed many NFL, NBA, and MLB sports kinesiology tape athletes on their limbs.
It’s a bit of a rarity in the world of professional golf, but Jordan Spieth’s recent wrist injury brought the producer back into the national spotlight when he was seen with a long strip of tape on his forearm in Oak Hill.
So what exactly is kinesiology tape, and how can it benefit golfers? Dr. Eli Rogers, PT, DPT, is TPI certified and serves on the KT Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. I emailed him asking for answers to some burning questions.
So what exactly is KT tape?
Dr.. Rogers: KT Tape is a therapeutic tape with elastic properties designed to stabilize, support, or supplement various structures such as ligaments, tendons, or muscles.
Why should people use it?
Dr.. Rogers: It is a tool that can be used by athletes/medical professionals as well as athletes of any age to help manage common injuries to keep their performance at the highest possible level.
What are the benefits for the average golfer?
Dr.. Rogers: Common golf-specific injuries include golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, wrist sprains, and various shoulder injuries. There are specific plastering methods that can help relieve these symptoms and protect the underlying structure from increased inflammation that can be a source of pain. Additionally, KT tape can be effective in treating common pain points that occur with repetitive motions found in golf. For example, the back and wrist are common areas where KT tape can provide support and pain relief while allowing for a full range of motion.
How do you know KT Tape can benefit you?
Dr.. Rogers: KT Tape can benefit athletes of all ages to manage low-level injuries. With a reduced risk of any damage caused by the placement of duct tape, KT Tape website Provides a list of common pain sites and potential recording methods for management. If you are not sure whether it will benefit you individually, discuss with a trusted rehabilitation professional who can provide answers about how to tape and the benefits to you and your injury specifically.
If what was described by Dr. Rogers sounds like you, click the link below to add a KT bar to your on-course arsenal now!
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