therapists should ensure every athlete they meet knows about the potential benefits of massage therapy.
either of these areas, such as using a racquet with too small a grip, may be causing the injury. Per its name, tennis player and racquet sport athletes suffer this injury far more often than any other particular athlete. The diversity of sporting activities means that there are many more sports injuries massage therapists may encounter when working with athletes. Although there is no standard protocol for treating any particular injury, the techniques listed in this course will give massage therapists the knowledge necessary to begin treating whatever injuries an athlete may have. Naturally, though, the best medicine is preventative medicine and these techniques may help an athlete from becoming injured in the first place. Massage
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MASSAGE THERAPY FOR SPORTS INJURIES Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 76, or for faster service complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book
36. What position should an athlete be in to treat Achilles tendonitis? a. In the prone position with the foot hanging off the table. b. In the supine position with the foot hanging off the table. c. In a side-lying position with the foot hanging off the table. d. In a side-lying position with a pillow or bolster under the ankle. 37. How long should a massage therapist wait before using massage therapy to help rehabilitate a broken clavicle? a. One day for adults. b. One week for adults. c. One month for youths. d. One month for adults. 38. Which stretch is the best stretch for the scalene muscles? a. PNF stretch. b. CRAC stretch. c. AC stretch. d. Passive stretch. 39. When does delayed onset muscle soreness usually occur? a. Soon after a sudden and forceful change in direction. b. Immediately after forceful repetitive motions. c. When athletes change their training program or dramatically increases their training intensity. d. Before a sports competition. 40. What muscle is often overlooked as a source of lower back pain?
31. Statistically, _____ out of every ten professional athletes will suffer an injury that requires professional treatment. a. One. b. Two. c. Four. d. Six. 32. When should deep tissue massage be avoided? a. When an athlete is taking medication that prevents blood from clotting. b. When an athlete has plantar fasciitis. c. When an athlete has restrictions in deep layers of muscle. d. When an athlete wants a full body massage. 33. What temperature should hot stones be to be effective? a. 100-120 degrees. b. 120-150 degrees. c. 150-180 degrees. d. 180-200 degrees. 34. What may occur during the application of myofascial release? c. The fascia will become cold to the touch. d. The fascia will become warm to the touch. 35. Which injury is particular to young athletes that have not yet completed puberty? a. Contusions. b. Hernias. c. Myositis ossificans. d. Broken bones. a. The athlete may get a headache. b. The fascia may become more tense.
a. Lower trapezius. b. Latissimus dors. c. Tensor fasciae latae. d. Psoas major.
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