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sports massage:
- The application of massage to athletes with the intention of-
- A. Enhancing athletic performance
- B. Decreasing injury potential
- C. Supporting soft tissue healing
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How does Sports Massage differ from other modalities?
- Strokes
- Intention
- Intensity
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What is the primary 'intention' of Sports Massage?
To enhance athletic performance
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What are the Contraindications of Sports Massage?
- 1. Acute injury w/hemorrhage
- 2. Blood clot
- 3. Broken skin or open wounds
- 4. Acute stage injury (<72')
- 5. Systemic infection
- 6. Grade 3 strain/sprain
- 7. Varicose veins (avoid deep pressure/movement away from heart
- 8. Caution-CA, HA, DM, Kidney disease
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For clients using ice treatment, at what point is it recommended that they discontinue treatment?
When tissue is pink and numb (~20 min.)
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What is the time progression of characteristic sensory responses to ice treatments?
- Cold
- Burning
- Aching
- Numbness
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List several Heat Cramp treatments.
- 1. Direct palmar compression to belly of muscle
- 2. Direct pressure to origin/insertion
- 3. Reciprocal inhibition
- 4. Approximation
- 5. Massage
- 6. Post isometric relaxation
- 7. Mild stretching
- 8. Ice massage
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reciprocal inhibition:
The reflexive relaxation of a muscle which is elicited by the contraction of it's agonist.
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What treatment should follow reciprocal inhibition when treating muscle spasm?
light stretching
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approximation:
A technique whereby muscle attachment points are pressed together to elicit relaxation of a spasming muscle.
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post isometric relaxation:
Isometric contraction of a stretched muscle against minimal resistance followed by relaxation to facilitate further gentle stretching.
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What are two general ways in which soft tissues are injured?
- Mechanical Disruption-(e.g., trauma)
- Excessive Neurological Activity-(e.g., overuse, repetitive use)
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acute phase injury:
An injury with a sudden onset of short duration, usually lasting 24 to 72 hours (i.e., < 72 hours).
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chronic phase injury:
An injury in which symptoms have lasted longer than 3 days (72 hours) from initial onset.
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What is the recurring sequence of strokes for most body regions in the full Sports Massage technique?
- 1. Compressive effleurage
- 2. Kneading/Petrissage
- 3. Broadening w/compression
- 4. Broad cross-fiber stoking
- 5. Forearm stoke
- 6. Deep longitudinal stoking-(Big then small knuckles)
- 7. Compressive effleurage
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Name two common themes to the progression of strokes in Sports Massage.
- Lighter to Deeper
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- Broader to Narrower
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What is another name for the Prime Mover?
agonist
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What are contractile tissues?
Give two examples.
- Tissues directly involved in producing movement.
- Muscles
- Tendons
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isometric contraction:
A muscle contraction in which the length of the muscle remains unchanged while contractile forces increase, but are insufficient to overcome resistance.
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Describe soft tissue injuries that result from a mechanical disruption of the tissue.
Soft tissue injuries that result from a sudden trauma, such as falls, stains, sprains, and contusions.
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