Sports Massage Final Exam Review

What is the name of the injury characterized by damage to muscle tissue or tendons?

An injury that results from repeated stress due to poor equipment or over-training is called an _____ injury.

When the biceps contract, the triceps relax. This is an example of which muscle reflex?

Postural muscles don't need to be stretched because their tightness helps the body remain stable.

If inflammation is present, you should always massage _____ to the injury to avoid increasing inflammation.

During which phase of wound healing can massage begin to be used?

What is the minimum amount of time a stretch should be held?

An injury that results in sudden damage to body tissues is called an _____ injury.

The best stretch of a muscle will be opposite of ALL the movements that muscle can perform.

What is the MINIMUM amount of time an athlete should cool down before getting a massage?

Kinesio tape has been used to treat a variety of common sports injuries, but what other benefits does it have?

Massage can be performed on an injury during the acute stage (1-2 days, up to a week) of recovery.

What does the acronym PRICE stand for?

What is the MAXIMUM amount of time for a Pre-event massage?

Hitting your knee and seeing your leg kick in response is an example of the _____ .

If the client's body hair is preventing adhesion, what should you do?

During a Pre-event massage, the therapist should focus on performance-specific muscle groups first.

Which of the following are benefits of Sports Massage?

The therapist should have _______ hands before applying Kinesio tape.

Which of the following are Contraindications for Sports Massage?

A Maintenance Massage typically lasts ______ minutes.

Because of the body's cooling mechanisms, the therapist should be aware of the signs of _____ .

What is the name of the injury characterized by damage to ligaments?

When is a Pre-event massage typically performed?

Which of the following should you avoid when applying Kinesio tape?

The Golgi Tendon Organ senses the amount of _____ in a muscle.

What are the three categories of Event Massage?

Which type of stretching is typically used as part of a warm-up?

True or False: Sports Massage is only for professional athletes.

The therapist should be prepared to administer necessary First Aid during a Post-event massage.

Sports Massage Therapists often work alone.

You can go swimming or shower immediately after applying Kinesio tape.

Which of the following are benefits of stretching?

Which of the following techniques should NOT be used during a Post-event massage?

If you feel pain when you stretch, then you are doing it right.

The cells that sense changes in muscle length are called _____ .

Which of the following are Cautions for Sports Massage?

The primary intention of Treatment Massage is to _____ .

The primary intention of Maintenance Massage is to _____ .

Is pregnancy a Caution or Contraindication for Sports Massage?