Lecture 4 - Event Massages and Injuries

Question 1

what are 3 goals of pre-event massage?

Answer 1

supports internal prep
enhance warm-up and performance
injury prevention

Question 2

what are 4 objectives of pre-event massage?

Answer 2

decrease tension
increase muscle circulation
provide kinesthetic feedback
provide (+) psych prep

Question 3

what are technique traits to apply for pre-event massage?

Answer 3

quick, brisk, repetitive strokes

light stretching and PROM

Question 4

when can pre-event massage be administered and for how long?

Answer 4

20-40 min prior
7-12 min
- concentration of areas/mm used most

Question 5

pre-event massage hx q’s…

Answer 5

pre-event massage experience
where are they in warm up
how long is competition
injuries?
any issues addressed right now?

Question 6

pre-event massage pre-cautions?

Answer 6

• over stretching/overworking
• addressing injuries/problems
• athletes stress

Question 7

what are technique traits to apply for interval event massage?

Answer 7

brisk, short, repetitive light stretching, PROM, short duration
tapotement 30-45 sec per segment (2 min max)
shaking, jostling, quick stroking/kneading/compressions

Question 8

when can post-event massage be administered and for how long?

Answer 8

slow and soothing techniques after athlete’s event
10-15 min
longer stroke, kneading, compressions
longer stretching, PROM

Question 9

what is the number 1 cause of sport injuries

Answer 9

sudden impact and/or ballistic movements

Question 10

what classifies as an indirect injury?

Answer 10

result of excessive duration/intensity
environmental influence
repetitive strain injury, overuse, fatigue

Question 11

7 SSX of dehydration?

Answer 11

dry mucous membrane
oliguria
tachy
hypotension
decreased skin swelling
disorientation
fatigue

Question 12

4 SSX of electrolyte imbalance?

Answer 12

irregular heart beat
confusion/fatigue
BP changes
mm weakness/twitching

Question 13

2 SSx of heat cramp?

Answer 13

sudden onset or over several days a strong involuntary painful mm contraction
forceful, painful, debilitating contraction

Question 14

5 SSX of heat EXHAUSTION?

Answer 14

gradual onset - heat stroke
weakness/LOC
malaise, nausea, blurred vision
cool, clammy skin, sweating, pallor
decreased BP

Question 15

5 SSX of heat STROKE?

Answer 15

sudden or gradual onset
CNS disturbances
hot DRY skin - body temp > 40.6
convulsions and coma

Question 16

what is body temp for hypothermia?

Answer 16

< 35 C -
presents with cyanosis
muscle tension & fatigue, loss of coordination, balance, difficulty speaking, mental sluggishness & deterioration