Purpose of bunge-like rubber cords worn by college and NFL players

jvelikis · #1 Sep 27, 2007, 10:02 PM

Does anyone know the purpose of the "bunge cord-like" bands that college and nfl players wear mostly on their arms, most are just above the elbow. They are not sweat bands, they are a rubber-like substance. There is no advertising, they are round and about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diamater, so no advertising is on them. I assume they are training or health issue related...but what is their purpose?

CaptainRich · Sep 28, 2007, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jvelikis

Does anyone know the purpose of the "bunge cord-like" bands that college and nfl players wear mostly on their arms. They are not sweat bands, they are a rubber-like substance. There is no advertising, they are round and about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diamater, so no advertising is on them. I assume they are training or health issue related...but what?

I believe they are like mini-braces or an accu-pressure bands.

jvelikis · Sep 28, 2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRich

I believe they are like mini-braces or an accu-pressure bands.

I don't believe that's it. Accu-pressure bands are usually flat and close with velcro. These are rope-like and made of rubber, elastic or something similar. I don't think they're a brace either, too flexible.

mountain_man · Sep 28, 2007, 07:18 AM

I believe, they are meant for players with tendinitis, it constricts some of the unnecessary movement and indirectly reduces swelling and pain



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