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Sports Massage Flashcards

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benefits of sports massage

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enhances athletic performance,

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

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massage in Olympics first time

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1984 Summer LA

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massage replace warm-up?

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No

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when to do post event massage

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1-2 hours after event

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

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No

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

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True

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Short interview with athlete to assess post-event condition?

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Yes

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Biomechanics?

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the integrated movement of the entire body

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

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48-72 hr.

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result of compression?

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

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most important goal of compression stroke

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create hyperemia in muscle tissue

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trigger point?

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

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

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

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Degree of angle for cross-fiber friction

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90 degree

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cross-fiber friction is effective at reducing?

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adhesions

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What is restorative massage?

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

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length of pre-event massage

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10-30 min.

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Main goal of pre-event massage

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increase circulation & flexibility in areas of body to be used

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lactic acid

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metabolic waste

19
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most beneficial massage for athletes

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restorative

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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

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post-event massage

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general procedure for post-event massage

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

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

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strain

23
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RICE stands for

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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate

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3 contraindications for sports massage

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

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What is strain/counter strain/pnf/met

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PNF = proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation 
MET = muscle energy technique (increases ROM)
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What does athletes workout schedule tell therapist?

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helps therapist understand how serious an athlete is about their sport

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

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rehabilitative massage

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how much does an athlete massage shorten recuperative time

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50%

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

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soft tissue injuries or inflammation of tendons & ligaments

30
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dislocations, sprains and lacerations an example of chronic or acute injuries

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acute injuries

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What is a grade III level of strain or spain

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immediate pain

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

32
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Ice in the first 45 minutes reduces healing time by how much

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1/2 time

33
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immobilization a positive effect of swelling over an area

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yes

34
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negligence

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

35
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Where is the typical injury of a golfer

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back & shoulder

36
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distance running can lead to strain of what muscle

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

37
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muscle affected in shoulder by racquet ball

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extensor muscles of forearm

38
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muscle more likely to be pulled in gymnastics

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groin

39
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would pectorals and intercostals be pulled more in weightlifting or running

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weightlifting

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

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cramps

41
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enhancing the athlete’s performance is the goal of what

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athletic massage

42
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techniques used to relieve intensity of deep work

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shaking, jostling & effleurage

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PNF

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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

44
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4 systems of application for athletic massage

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pre-event
post-event
restorative
rehabilitative

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