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sprain:
- Injury to a ligament due to movement beyond the tissues normal ROM.
- Without dislocation or fracture.
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strain:
Injury to muscle fibers and/or tendons due to being subjected to excessive tensile stress.
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What is the minimum amount of time to hold a static stretch?
~ 30 seconds
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Golgi tendon organ:
A mechanical proprioceptor located at the muscle-tendon junction that senses increased tension when a muscle contracts or stretches.
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How does a Golgi tendon organ respond when stimulated?
By inhibiting the muscles contraction and contracting the opposing (antagonist) muscle group.
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muscle spindle:
A mechanical proprioceptor located in the muscle belly that senses muscle stretch and responds by inhibiting contraction.
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What is the scientific name for Golfer's Elbow?
- Medial epicondylitis
- Tendinopathy of the medial common flexor tendon
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hyperthermia:
A thermal injury that occurs when body temperature becomes dangerously high (core temp > 104°F/40°C) due to the bodies inability to dissipate environmental heat.
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Name some common conditions that result from hyperthermia.
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
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Signs/symptoms of Hyperthermia?
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Clumsiness
- Apathy
- Impaired consciousness
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excessive neuromuscular activity:
Overuse or repetitive use injuries that occur gradually over time due to inadequate rest, recovery and healing time between activities.
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What massage therapy manipulations does fascia respond to?
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innert tissue:
- Tissues not directly involved in movement production.
- E.g.--Ligaments, cartilage, fascia, nerves, etc.
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thixotropy:
- A chemical property of some gels that are thick/viscous when static, but become thinner and more fluid when subjected to agitation (shear-stress).
- Heat has a similar effect.
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hypothermia:
A condition in which body temperature falls dangerously low (core temp < 95°F/35°C) due to heat loss exceeding heat production.
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Early signs of hypothermia-
- Shivering
- Blue lips/nail beds
- Euphoria
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Signs of severe hypothermia-
- Disorientation
- Hallucinations
- Combativeness
- Loss of consciousness
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hyperemia:
An increased amount of blood in a part or organ.
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What is the purpose of creating hyperemia in sports massage?
To bring blood to tissues, thereby supplying them with oxygen and nutrients, and removing carbon dioxide and wastes.
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Where is fascia found in the body?
Throughout the body--almost everywhere
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What is the scientific name for Tennis Elbow?
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Tendinopathy of the lateral extensor tendon(s)--especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon
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