Sports Massage: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition: Summary 70 Sports Massage: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition 2 Contact Hours ACCESS THE FULL VIDEO PRESENTATION Scan the QR CODE ► to start video or visit https://uqr.to/sportsmassage
Author James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS
James Menz is the owner of JGM Consultants, LLC. where he constructs and provides approved continuing education courses for allied health professionals. Currently, he serves as an approved provider for New Jersey and Pennsylvania public school teachers, nurses, athletic trainers, and personal trainers through NSCA, NATA and ACE. James also serves as an adjunct Professor at Cumberland County College, in NJ, where he created and instructed certification level courses in massage therapy and personal fitness training. James developed and hosted information sessions that were open to the public. He instructs courses in nutrition and health care careers, which are delivered in traditional, online and hybrid formats. James earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California University in Pennsylvania, as well as his Post Master's certification in Rehabilitation Science.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Demonstrate techniques to maximize performance prior to, during, and following an event • Distinguish between active and passive flexibility • Differentiate static from dynamic flexibility SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS 1. Which technique would not be used during a pre-event massage? a. Deep, full muscle length strokes b. Brisk massage strokes
• Assign specific flexibility techniques to pre-, mid-, and post-event • List several important benefits of warm-up • Describe the specificity principal
2. How long should a pre-event massage last?
a. 10-15 minutes b. 20-30 minutes c. 5-10 minutes d. 15-20 minutes
c. Dynamic Flexibility d. Vibration/shaking
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A. Rationale: Deep, full muscle length strokes. You want to avoid a full lengthened state in the muscle you because you need some tension in the muscle to stimulate the stretch reflex.
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS C. Rationale: 5-10 minutes - The duration of the pre-event massage should be approximately 5-10 min; not too long that the athlete’s muscles become relaxed.
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