Final Exam

Question 1

dangers of vena cava pressure during pregnancy

Answer 1

supine hypotensive syndrom

Question 2

deep vein thrombosis

Answer 2

danger during pregnancy - blood clot can loosen & cause pulmonary embolism

Question 3

position for pregnancy massage

Answer 3

side lying

Question 4

length of infant massage

Answer 4

10-30 minutes

Question 5

benefits of infant massage

Answer 5

bonding/skinship - eases colic - relaxes nervous system - increases circulation

Question 6

post event massage

Answer 6

increase circulation - clear out lactic acid - reduce adhesions - quiet nervous system

Question 7

pre event massage

Answer 7

increase circulation & flexiblity in area to be used

Question 8

2 differences of pre & post massage

Answer 8

PRE - no lubricant - use stimulating techniques - no deep work or break down adhesions or work on muscle spasms
POST - full body - calm nervous system - deep work - break down adhesions - flush out areas used - relaxation

Question 9

Sports massage

Answer 9

enhance athletic performance by accelerating body’s natural restorative process

Question 10

Positives of sports massage

Answer 10

reduce chance of injury - identifying & eliminating potential injury risks - restore mobility & flexibility - reduce recovery time

Question 11

4 kinds of sports massage

Answer 11

pre, post, restorative, rehabilitative

Question 12

benefit of pre

Answer 12

increase hyperemia & flexibility

Question 13

benefit of post

Answer 13

clear out lactic acid & reduce adhesions

Question 14

benefits of restorative

Answer 14

reduce chance of injury - increase ROM & flexibility - deactivate TP - quicker back to training

Question 15

benefits of rehab.

Answer 15

shortens time to heal injury by 1/2 - helps reduce swelling & edema - helps form pliable scar tissue

Question 16

3 positive effects of exercise

Answer 16

muscle tone - weight management - range of motion

Question 17

infant massage starts

Answer 17

legs

Question 18

Rehab guidelines

Answer 18

1- Don’t massage acute/inflammation, swelling & laceration
2-Don’t stretch inflamed areas
3-Never cause pain
4-No cross-fiber over acute

Question 19

3 parts of rehab

Answer 19

acute, sub acute, chronic

Question 20

acute

Answer 20

first 24-72 hours after injury - PRICE

Question 21

sub-acute

Answer 21

one or 2 days after injury - injuries beginning to heal - increase circulation with massage - restore tissues with gentle work & cross-fiber - no pain to aggravate

Question 22

Chronic

Answer 22

gradual onset or long lasting - vary treatment according to injury - use neuromuscular to decrease TP

Question 23

Keys to rehabilitation

Answer 23

relieve pain - identify & eliminate injury - help heal - prevent injuries