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Sports Massage
Stack #182523
A pulled or torn ligament | Sprain |
One example of this injury is a pulled hamstring muscle | Strain |
Inflammation of a tendon and its synovial sheath | Tenosynovitis |
Type of massage for athletes involving pre-event, inter-event and post-event massage | Sports Massage |
Type of strain/sprain with minimal tearing and no loss of function | First Degree |
Stage of hyperthermia with loss of fluids, some cramping, skin is moist and warm. | Heat Cramps |
Rhythmic pumping of hands against muscle belly. | Compression |
The "R" in R.I.C.E. for acute injuries. | Rest |
Longest type of sports massage; administered after an event. | Post-Event |
Formation of calcium deposit within muscle tissue; usu. Quads or Biceps. | Myositis Ossificans |
Shearing friction on skin causing epidermis to loosen from dermis. | Abrasion |
Stage of hyperthermia that is life-threatening; dry, hot skin and high body temp. | Heat Stroke |
Technique of using thumb or fingers across the grain of muscle. | Cross Fiber Friction |
Type of bruise wherein blood and tissue debris remain in the tissue injury area. | Hematoma |