stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Seems to be mostly receivers, db's and rb's. A thin black band with a bulge, that looks like a garter or a c**k ring. Anyone know what the purpose is?
Campy Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Seems to be mostly receivers, db's and rb's. A thin black band with a bulge, that looks like a garter or a c**k ring. Anyone know what the purpose is? 107756[/snapback] If you're describing what I think you are, it's to prevent burns from the turf.
Bear Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 If you're describing what I think you are, it's to prevent burns from the turf. 107762[/snapback] The thing on their elbows? Or the c**k ring?
stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 If you're describing what I think you are, it's to prevent burns from the turf. 107762[/snapback] No. The band is a half-inch wide, at best. They look like the rolled-up rim of a balloon or a rubber.
stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 Promotes good circulation. 107775[/snapback] Constriction = circulation?
theesir Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 They stop the blood from flowing from their biceps giving the apprearance that they have huge arms when they're on television
gantrules Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Yep, it's reverse physiology. They ARE football players you know....
Stussy109 Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 If I am correct, I think they apply pressure to the tendon in the elbow area which provides added support. i used to have one for my left knee, same concept. It is an elastic band with a rubber piece to apply pressure to the knee tendon. You see a lot of athletes where them, just provides added support to the joint/tendon, and relieves any tendonitis. Quite cheap and effective actually
stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 If I am correct, I think they apply pressure to the tendon in the elbow area which provides added support. i used to have one for my left knee, same concept. It is an elastic band with a rubber piece to apply pressure to the knee tendon. You see a lot of athletes where them, just provides added support to the joint/tendon, and relieves any tendonitis. Quite cheap and effective actually 107813[/snapback] So an exterior jock strap is official NFL equipment.
stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 They stop the blood from flowing from their biceps giving the apprearance that they have huge arms when they're on television 107802[/snapback] Maybe it's behavior modification. In the Bull fight ring, the bulls have a wet leather strap tied above their nuts, and it tightens up as it dries and makes the bull have an urge to better compete.
stuckincincy Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 They stop the blood from flowing from their biceps giving the apprearance that they have huge arms when they're on television 107802[/snapback] Lack of blood flow = numb hands = dropped balls. Isn't that special?
sweet baboo Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Promotes good circulation. 107775[/snapback] since when do rooster rings promote good circulation /note, i've never tried one...stevestojan, you want to handle this one?
HtownBillsFan Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Being a sports med major... no clinical help. cuts the circulation off to make veins stick out and muscles bulge.
theesir Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Being a sports med major... no clinical help. cuts the circulation off to make veins stick out and muscles bulge. 107886[/snapback] exactly... so that they look cool on television!!!
HtownBillsFan Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 exactly... so that they look cool on television!!! 107892[/snapback] YEP!! Look at my hhhhuuuuuuuuggggggggeeeeeeee arms!!
eSJayDee Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 I'd guess it's what Stussy said. It would seem that they'd be more concerned w/ rug burns, but I'd think they'd be more prone to have them below the elbow. Also, those bands are pretty thin (i.e. don't cover much skin area). I use one for my knee as I play a lot of Volleyball. FWIW though, I wouldn't think receivers would be putting much strain on their elbows in that fashion; DBs, LBs, linemen & QBs (especially) I could believe. So maybe they are just to 'look cool'.
aussiew Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 since when do rooster rings promote good circulation /note, i've never tried one...stevestojan, you want to handle this one? I'm not going to lunch - don't wan't to miss anything.
Paco Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 We need a link to a pic... 107776[/snapback] Pity the fool who has to wear this one.
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