Sports Massage

Question 0

benefits of sports massage

Answer 0

enhances athletic performance,

accelerates restorative process, reduces chance of injury, restores mobility & flexibility, reduces recovery time

Question 1

massage in Olympics first time

Answer 1

1984 Summer LA

Question 2

massage replace warm-up?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

when to do post event massage

Answer 3

1-2 hours after event

Question 4

continue deeper work in restorative massage if muscles become tighter during massage

Answer 4

No

Question 5

T/F Cross-fiber friction and stretching is used only after inflammation is gone and the healing process is well established.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Short interview with athlete to assess post-event condition?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Biomechanics?

Answer 7

the integrated movement of the entire body

Question 8

How long for muscles to recuperate after it has been tressed to a point of fatigue?

Answer 8

48-72 hr.

Question 9

result of compression?

Answer 9

increased amounts of blood to remain in muscle over extended period of time

Question 10

most important goal of compression stroke

Answer 10

create hyperemia in muscle tissue

Question 11

trigger point?

Answer 11

point where pressure causes pain to radiate or refer to another area

Question 12

indicate amount of discomfort during deep pressure & how much should level of intensity change

Answer 12

during pressure 5-6 w/ 2 point decrease after pressure released

Question 13

Degree of angle for cross-fiber friction

Answer 13

90 degree

Question 14

cross-fiber friction is effective at reducing?

Answer 14

adhesions

Question 15

What is restorative massage?

Answer 15

massage during training to allow athlete to train harder & with fewer injuries

Question 16

length of pre-event massage

Answer 16

10-30 min.

Question 17

Main goal of pre-event massage

Answer 17

increase circulation & flexibility in areas of body to be used

Question 18

lactic acid

Answer 18

metabolic waste

Question 19

most beneficial massage for athletes

Answer 19

restorative

Question 20

increased circulation, clearing out metabolic wastes, reducing muscle tension and spasms and quiet the nervous system are the goals of what kind of athletic massage

Answer 20

post-event massage

Question 21

general procedure for post-event massage

Answer 21

after cool down - replenish fluids - short interview - observe - massage concentrating on muscles used & rest/relaxation

Question 22

excessive or repeated stress to area of body will result in what injury

Answer 22

strain

Question 23

RICE stands for

Answer 23

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate

Question 24

3 contraindications for sports massage

Answer 24

any abnormal condition acute injury illness or disease except as advised by physician

Question 25

What is strain/counter strain/pnf/met

Answer 25

``` PNF = proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation MET = muscle energy technique (increases ROM) ```

Question 26

What does athletes workout schedule tell therapist?

Answer 26

helps therapist understand how serious an athlete is about their sport

Question 27

kind of massage shortens the time it takes for an injury to heal

Answer 27

rehabilitative massage

Question 28

how much does an athlete massage shorten recuperative time

Answer 28

50%

Question 29

overtraining, muscular weakness and biomechanical deviation are typically the result of what kind of tissue injuries

Answer 29

soft tissue injuries or inflammation of tendons & ligaments

Question 30

dislocations, sprains and lacerations an example of chronic or acute injuries

Answer 30

acute injuries

Question 31

What is a grade III level of strain or spain

Answer 31

immediate pain | severe or complete tissue rupture - extensive swelling & tissue deformity & No strength or ROM

Question 32

Ice in the first 45 minutes reduces healing time by how much

Answer 32

1/2 time

Question 33

immobilization a positive effect of swelling over an area

Answer 33

yes

Question 34

negligence

Answer 34

imprudent action, failure to act properly, or failure to take reasonable precautions

Question 35

Where is the typical injury of a golfer

Answer 35

back & shoulder

Question 36

distance running can lead to strain of what muscle

Answer 36

strain to back of mid-thigh extending to the back of the knee

Question 37

muscle affected in shoulder by racquet ball

Answer 37

extensor muscles of forearm

Question 38

muscle more likely to be pulled in gymnastics

Answer 38

groin

Question 39

would pectorals and intercostals be pulled more in weightlifting or running

Answer 39

weightlifting

Question 40

What are increased waste build up, strains in the muscle, inflammation, fibrosis and spasms?

Answer 40

cramps

Question 41

enhancing the athlete's performance is the goal of what

Answer 41

athletic massage

Question 42

techniques used to relieve intensity of deep work

Answer 42

shaking, jostling & effleurage

Question 43

PNF

Answer 43

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Question 44

4 systems of application for athletic massage

Answer 44

pre-event post-event restorative rehabilitative