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16 Cards in this Set
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Although athletic massage has proven to be beneficial in the body's natural restorative processes it has not shown promise in reducing the chance of injury during an athletic event.
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True
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If done correctly a pre-event massage can replace the athletes warm-up before a performance
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False
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The first steps of a post-event massage is a short interview with the athlete to assess the athletes post-event condition
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True
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A pre-event massage is typically_______ many minutes duration
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10-30 min.
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The main goal of a pre-event massage is to___________ and flexibility
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increase circulation
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The ____________, form as a result of oxygen depletion, is flushed from the muscle during a post- event massage.
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Lactic & Pyruvic acids
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The most beneficial massage for an athlete is a _____________ massage
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Training massage/restorative/preventative/maintenance
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By knowing the____________, the therapist will know how serious an athlete is about a particular sport.......
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workout schedule
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A __________ therapeutic massage shortens the time it takes for an injury to heal
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Rehabilitation
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Therapy may be given at the rate of once or twice a day during the time the athlete is out of training and___________ until she is back to a full training schedule.
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every other day or every 3rd day
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soft tissue injuries are typically a result of all the following except________
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these are not he answers: trauma, excessive/ repeated stress to an area
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Which one of the following is not an example of an acute athletic injury
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These are examples of acute they are not the answers:
Dislocations, sprains/strains, lacerations, fractures, contusions |
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A severe or complete tissue rupture is a ________level strain/sprain
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Grade III
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List 4 negative effects of exercise
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1)Increased metabolic waste buildup in tissues
2)strains in the muscle or connective tissue 3) inflammation and associated fibrosis 4) spasms and pain that restrict movement |
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what is the name of one the widest used and most effective therapy systems for the rehabilitation of neurological and soft tissue disorders?
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Neuromuscular Therapy
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List the 4 basic applications for athletic massage
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pre- event, post- event, restorative, and rehabilitation
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