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Sports review

A review of a midterm from sports massage

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When performing a PNF stretch using the hold-relax technique you should advise your client to use_____ of their strength during resistance. 40%
When a modality is helpful to overall well-being it is known as a Benefit
The natural state of firmness of a muscle even when at rest is known as Muscle tone
This kind of tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue throughout the body Connective tissue
The first stage of healing is the acute or inflammatory phase which beings immediately and lasts 2-3 days
The ____ of a muscle is the portion of the muscle that moves the most during contraction while the ____ of a muscle moves the least as tit is relatively fixed. Insertion, Origin
The best type of strokes for stretching and broadening of muscles reducing fascial restrictions and enhancing collagen remodeling are Friction
systemic effects focus primarily on the ___ and ___ body systems while structural effects tend to focus on the ___ system and ____ elements Lymphatic and cardiovascular; musculoskeletal and myofascial
A single motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates compose a Motor unit
Fascia is an example of what type of connective tissue Disorganized dense
How much pain free range of motion should an athlete have before considering the healing process to e in the last stage? 80%
When histamine is released what two physiologic responses occur in the surrounding tissues and capillaries? Vasodilation and increased membrane permeability
The approximate duration of the subacute stage of healing is from day 4 post-trauma to 6 weeks
What type of pain descriptors are commonly used in the subacute stage of healing? Sharp pain at the end of tissue limits
Which myofascial chain connects the plantar surface of the foot to the frontal bone in the skull? Superficial back line
To avoid formation of adhesions and encourage strong and flexible repair of the tissue therapists should Encourage pain free active range of motion throughout the healing process
What physiologic process seems to be the primary method for massage to reduce pain? the gate control theory
the main difference between basic sports massage and swedish technique is The focus on specific muscle groups stressed by and athlete's respective sport
What category of sports massage utilizes all four of the sports specific techniques Treatment Massage
Cardiovascular absorption is responsible for ___ of fluid return and lymphatic absorption is responsible for the remaining ___ 90%, 10%
Stimulation of the siphon effect of the lymphatic system by increasing fluid return at the terminus is a major influence of Edema uptake
A muscle spindle is sensitive to what type of stimulus? Rapid lengthening
To achieve a full range of motion, athletes should focus equal amounts of time building strength and improving flexibility. This concept of equalization is known as improving the Length-stretch ratio
A Golgi tendon organ is sensitive to what type of stimulus Increased tension
The four signs to identifying dysfunction when assessing ROM are Coordination, pain, weakness, and range of motion
The scientific manipulation of the body tissues is a general definition for Massage
In the subacute stage of the healing process the therapist attempts ___ the ongoing physiologic process Improve and enhance
The key distinctions among preevent interevent and postevent massage are the differences in Pace, Duration, And timing
When participation in a preevent massage it is most beneficial for the athlete ___ before the event and should last no more than ____ 1-2 hours; 15 minutes
A cluster of lymph nodes in a specific region of the body are known as a catchment
In the hold/relax technique of PNF about how long should you hold the resistance? 6-8 seconds
Edema that is localized and marked by temporary swelling of tissue associated with soft tissue injury is known as Traumatic edema
In effort to hold an injured area still and protect from further damage a protective mechanism known as ___ is employed Muscle splinting
What are the four signs of an inflammation Heat, swelling, pain, redness
What are the three divisions of the healing process? Acute, Subacute, Maturation
What does S.H.A.R.P. stand for? swelling, heat, a loss of function, redness, pain
What are the three phases of pain? stimulus, the message, and the reaction
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