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Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Tennis voodoo for Davenport?

One thing I hate, hate, hate about all the tournaments I have been to this year is the sales booths for magnetic jewelry. You know, it is that stuff that is supposed to improve your health if you wear it all the time. I don't buy into this, but apparently a similar product is used by Lindsay Davenport.

The Q-Link pendant, which was developed with scientists from Stanford and the University of California, is a copper coil inside a triangular beveled-edge casing. The copper is tightly wound and is constantly, according to research, tuning the body. That puts the individual in a reduced state of stress. It counteracts the effects of electromagnetic fields, increasing the wearer's strength and stamina.

To properly wear the pendant, it should touch the skin at heart level. Tennis pro Lindsay Davenport apparently pins the Q-Link to her bra and some carry it inside their right pants pocket, where it hits the femoral artery of the leg. It is recommended to be worn at all times. The company currently is developing a bracelet. Detroit News


Davenport always seemed a bit superstitious to me, especially about injuries, but hopefully this thing has some real science behind it. For now, I'll save my $129.

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