Sports Massage Flashcards
Define Sports Massage
Sports Massage receives its name from the population they work with not the techniques
Define Athlete
Someone that performs during events. anyone that has or uses repetitive movements
Define Performance
How the athlete performs in event. Typically exceeds the athletic fitness level
Define Peak Performance
The ultimate achievement of an athlete. This can not be held for long periods of time
Define Pre-Event Massage
Massage that takes place up to three days before the event. 10-15 mins
Promotional/Event Massage
Volunteered based usually for amateurs, there will always be a lead therapist with the same routine for everyone. 10-15 mins, quick pace. Make sure clients sign in
Post-Event
after an event can be onsite or in office. Onsite: 10-15 minutes, stimulating and quick. In office can last up to 60 minutes using any modality to relax the athlete
Intercompetition
performed between events, muscle specific, 10-15 mins, fast and stimulating. Performed by therapist who is part of the athletics team
Maintenance/Recovery/Post-Event
Up kept massage. NO INJURIES. 60 minutes or more using any modality
Remedial/Rehabilitation/Medical Massage
Massages that support the body after an injury usually start at 15 min but can go up to 90 mins depending on the severity of the injury. Working with a doctor
Define a concentric muscle contraction
movement is greater than the force, contraction causes muscles to shorten. Ex: A bicep curl, the bicep is contracting and creating more force to lift the weight up
Define an eccentric muscle contraction
the force is greater, causes the muscle to lengthen, due to greater opposing force
Ex: a bicep negative. When moving from a 90 to a 180 the force is greater causing that bicep muscle to lengthen
Define Isometric Muscle Contraction
Generating force but muscle does not lengthen or move
Ex: a wall sit, force is being created in your legs but you are not moving
