Use these elbow sleeves, with grip-track banding, to ease discomfort experienced during running, cycling, general exercise, hiking, sports and activities or for muscle and joint pain: Spark Kinetic elbow sleeve compresses well and serves as a substitute for kinesiology tape.. Material wicks sweat.. To determine size, measure elbow while it's bent (during flexion): Medium is for elbow circumference from 10½ to 12½ inches.. Black.