CH 14: Adaptive Massage - Athletes

​ATHLETES

Open Ended

In what ways can adaptive massage benefit athletes, both amateur and professional?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a massage therapist to understand the biomechanics required by a sport when working with athletes?

• To provide more effective and targeted massage treatments

• To make the athlete feel comfortable

• To reduce the time spent on each session

• To avoid using any massage techniques

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be avoided during precompetition massage for athletes?

• Aggressive stretching

• Enhancing circulation

• Light stroking

• Gentle kneading

Multiple Choice

When adapting massage for athletes who use analgesics and antiinflammatory drugs, what two factors should be considered?

• Effects of drugs and changes in sensory feedback

• Increased muscle mass and flexibility

• Hydration and nutrition

• Training intensity and duration

Fill in the Blank

Skin injuries such as abrasions and lacerations are considered ___ contraindications for massage.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are types of muscle injuries that can occur due to overexertion?

• Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

• Muscle cramps and spasms

• Muscle guarding

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all that are considered synovial joint injuries.

• Sprains

• Dislocations

• Tendon injuries

• Bursitis

• ​Common sites of stress fractures include: tibia, fibula, metatarsals, and femur

Fill in the Blank

For nerve injuries, massage is primarily _______ to reduce pain

Drag and Drop

Which of the following are considered heat illnesses?

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Heat rash

Heat exhaustion

Heatstroke

Hot Flashes

Excessive Sweating

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about adaptive massage for athletes, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?