Massage

​Physical and Theraputic Benefits of Massage

By Liam Millard

Multiple Choice

Which body system is primarily responsible for the removal of waste products such as lactic acid following exercise?

• Respiratory

• Lymphatic

• Digestive

• Skeletal

Multiple Choice

What is meant by delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)?

• Pain during exercise caused by dehydration

• Muscle soreness that occurs 24-72 hours post exercise

• A sudden muscle tear

• Muscle fatigue during a warm-up

Multiple Choice

Which massage benefit is most closely linked to improved oxygen delivery to working muscles?

• Increased tissue permiability

• Increased blood flow

• Reduced sympathetic activity

• Muscle relaxation

Multiple Choice

Activating the parasympathetic nervous system during massage is most likely to result in:

• Increased alertness and readiness

• Oncreased muscle tension

• Relaxation and recovery

• Increased heart rate

Multiple Choice

Which type of sports performer would benefit most from massage to help reduce DOMS?

• A sprinter before a race

• A goalkeeper during a warm-up

• A marathon runner after competition

• A referee before kick-off