After the "magic potion" that occupied the year 2022, here is the "magic magnet". At least with Novak Djokovic, we don't have time to get bored. During his matches in Paris, the world No. 3 wears a patch on his chest that is reminiscent (in miniature size) of the heart of Iron Man.
Ironically, the Serbian also referred to the Marvel superhero when he was pressed with questions about his new fad. "When I was a kid, I loved Iron Man, so I try to emulate Iron Man," he said. You know, my team provides me with incredibly effective nanotechnology that helps me perform at my best on the court, so that's the biggest secret of my career. If I didn't have one, I probably wouldn't be sitting here talking to you... »
One of the best tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic, last night showed at Roland Garros, during the match against Marton Fucsovics, a "patch" declaring that it's "an incredibly effective nanotechnology" and the "biggest secret of his career". Well, the nanotechnology in... pic.twitter.com/dNDmUOdut7
— Taopatch.com (@Taopatch) June 1, 2023
However, the secret was quickly exposed. Taking advantage of the windfall of a global advertisement and to cut short any suspicion of doping, the manufacturer of the product quickly communicated on its find. "Taopatch Sport nourishes the body and wavelengths of therapeutic light, without side effects or diffusion of chemicals. Portable daily, the hardware is activated by sunlight and body heat, ensuring a treatment of 720 hours per month," the company explains.
To summarize, this small metal button to stick on the torso would improve posture and motor skills by promoting the exchange of information between the central nervous system and the various movement receptors. For a price of 280 euros to 3,000 euros depending on the device chosen.
#Djokovic warmup. pic.twitter.com/oNeCQcypJ0
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) June 2, 2023
The company, founded by Italian doctor Fabio Fontana, relies on two scientific studies to give credibility to its concept. This leaves some professionals doubtful. "I am excessively wary of a speech that seems obscure because we are boasted of the miraculous effects by talking to us about balance, energy, ions, and things that do not recall anything scientific," says Jean-Jacques Menuet.
This sports doctor scoured websites for scientific evidence. In vain. "It reminds me of the Power Balance, a silicone bracelet that is supposed to optimize balance, performance, etc. The manufacturer was ordered to apologize to people who bought it in the United States, he said. I think we are facing yet another scam, even if I could be wrong... »
Djokovic is undoubtedly the world No. 1 in esotericism and alternative medicine. It doesn't matter what the bottle is, as long as he has the intoxication of conviction. "Thanks to the placebo effect," sighs Dr. Menuet, "an athlete can feel better with this kind of device simply if he believes in it."
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