68 Sports Massage: Enhancing Training, Participation, and Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition: Summary 68
Question 2 : Overcompensation of the hamstrings in this example refers to the term? a. Synergistic Dominance
b. Reciprocal inhibition c. Agonist Activation d. Autogenic inhibition Commentary on Question 2: A
Synergistic Dominance. It is a compensatory mechanism and is the tendency of synergist (helper) muscles to overcompensate if the agonist muscles aren’t functioning at full capacity. As was the case in this example the hamstrings (synergists) were super compensating for the lack of activation of the glute max. Key Recommendations • Periodization involves distinct goals and massage approaches based on treating the athlete during these different time periods: prior to an event, during an event, immediately after an event, between events, and recovering from an injury. • Pre-event massage protocol: 5-10 minutes in length, techniques include short brisk massage strokes, friction, AROM, vibrating/shaking, tapotement, and dynamic flexibility. • The goals of a pre-event massage are as follows: stimulate muscles, free joint movement, reduce adhesions, and preserve some muscle tone. • Post /between event massage protocol: 20-30 minutes in length, techniques include long deep massage strokes, PROM, PNF, self-myofascial release, and static stretching. • The goals of a post/between event massage are as follows: address adhesions, restore muscle balance, clear metabolic waste, introduce parasympathetic nerve activity, and normalize circulation. • The specificity principle states that the training for an athletic event should mimic the athletic event; in terms of the joint action, the duration, and the intensity.
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