The ultra-thin and flexible material is commonly used to help rebuild muscles and increase range of motion in the joints, despite limited evidence that it is effective.
Serena Williams, after her defeat in the first round of Wimbledon, talked about her future in tennis. The 40-year-old, holder of 23 Grand Slam titles, returned to the British major after a year of inactivity. Williams lost 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) to France’s Armoni Tan after three hours of play. After the end of the match, the American woman she admitted that she is not yet ready for such a big – during – fight, while she did not give a clear answer for her future.
However, what made an impression, according to the “Daily Mail”, were the black stickers on her face, which made many wonder if they were symbolic or if it was a trick to discourage her opponent.
So the small stripes on her right cheek turned out to be medical tape, which is believed to help keep her sinuses clean and breathe properly. The 40-year-old suffers from recurrent sinusitis, which, in addition to blocking the airways, can lead to headaches, stress and facial pain.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to the Daily Mail, underwent surgery last week to address the exact same health issue.
The extremely thin and flexible material is commonly used to help rebuild muscles and increase range of motion in the joints, despite the limited evidence that it is effective. It has become the necessary… “accessory” for top level athletes such as Cristiano Ronaldo to Tiger Woods.
Although the film actually dates back to the 1970s, studies have failed to show whether the relief reported by athletes is merely a placebo effect. “KT Tape”, the company that makes the film, has warned the athletes who wear it on their faces that the film has never been tested in this way.
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