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23. A ____ is a massage performed during training to allow the athlete to train harder with fewer injuries.
a. pre-event b. post-event c. restroative d. rehabilitation |
| c |
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38. ____ is defined as imprudent action or failure to act properly or failure to take reasonable precautions.
a. Contraindications b. Felony c. negligence d. Rehabilitation |
| c |
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37. Which one of the following is a positive effect of swelling over an injured area?
a. immobilization of the area b. creation of pressure separating the ends of the connective tissue layers c. pain, which persuades the athlete to not move the area d. all of the above are positive effects of swelling |
| a |
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45. ____ is an example of a sport that may injure the pectorals and the intercostal muscles.
a. Running b. Cycling c. Weightlifting d. Skiing |
| c |
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44. A groin is more likely to be pulled in which one of the following sports?
a. Swimming b. Golf c. Gymnastics d. Bowling |
| c |
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43. A racquet ball shoulder affects the ____ and ____ muscles.
a. biceps, triceps b. pectorals, deltoids c. trapezius, triceps d. trapezius, deltoids |
| d |
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42. ____is an example of a sport that typically leads to a strain of a hamstring.
a. Swimming b. Distance running c. Wrestling d. None of the above |
| b |
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41. The ____ is the typical site for injury of a golfer.
a. back b. shoulder c. knee d. all of the above |
| c |
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40. All of the following are sports that require quick reflexes and muscle power, causing stress in the neck, shoulders, and back EXCEPT ____.
a. horseback riding b. skiing c. golf d. cycling |
| c |
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39. For a general massage of the foot, the athlete should be positioned ____.
a. lying faceup, feet on the table and shoes left on b. lying facedown, feet over the edge of the table c. sitting upright, feet on the floor d. none of the above |
| b |
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36. By applying ice to an acute soft tissue injury within the first ____ of the injury, will be reduced the healing time by half.
a. 5 mins b. 30 mins c. 45 mins d. 1 hour |
| b |
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35. A severe or complete tissue rupture is a ____ level strain/sprain.
a. Grade I b. Grade II c. Grade III d. Grade IV |
| a |
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34. Which one of the following is not an example of an acute athletic injury?
a. infections b. dislocations c. sprains d. lacerations |
| a |
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33. Soft tissue injuries are typically the result of all of the following EXCEPT ____.
a. overtraining b. accidental fall c. muscular weakness d. biomechaincal deviation |
| b |
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32. Therapy may be given at the rate of once or twice a day during the time the athlete is out of training and ____ until she is back to a full training schedule.
a. every other day b. three times a day c. once a week d. every other week |
| a |
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31. A ____ therapeutic massage shortens the time it takes for an injury to heal.
a. manipulative b. rehabilitative c. relaxation d. integrative |
| b |
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30. By knowing the ____, the massage therapist will know how serious an athlete is about a particular sport and can also reveal injury-prone weekend warriors.
a. age of the athlete b. athlets's favorite sports team c. workout schedule d. none of the above |
| c |
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29. There are a number of therapist-assisted joint movements that are very effective in a restorative massage. They include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
a. strain/counterstrain b. PNF stretches c. MET d. all of the above |
| d |
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28. The most beneficial massage for an athlete is a ____ massage.
a. pre-event b. post-event c. relaxation d. restorative |
| d |
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27. All of the following are questions a therapist might ask an athlete post-event EXCEPT ____.
a. How do you feel? b. Did you win the competition? c. Have you had any water of fluids since the competition? d. How long ago did you finish your ecent? |
| b |
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26. ____, formed as a result of oxygen depletion, is flushed from the muscles during a post-eventmassage.
a. Serotonin b. Pheromone c. Lactic acid d. Uric acid |
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c
depletion: 损耗 flush：去掉 Lactic acid：乳酸 |
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25. The main goal of a pre-event massage is to ____.
a. decrease circulation in the areas of the body about to be used b. increase circulation and flexibility in the areas of the body about to be used c. decrease metabolism and boost the immune system d. increase cardiovascular strength and decrease the pain threshold |
| b |
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24.A pre-event massage is typically ____ minutes in duration.
a. 2 to 5 b. 5 to 10 c. 10 to 30 d. 30 to 60 |
| c |
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22. Which one of the following statements is most correct regarding cross-fiber friction?
a. cross-fiber friction effectively reduces fibrosis b. cross-fiber friction is used during the acute phases of strains, sprains, and contractures c. cross-fiber friction effectively increases fibrosis d. cross-fiber friction is effective at increasing crystalline roughness that forms between tendons and their sheaths |
| a |
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21. Transverse or cross-fiber friction is applied by rubbing across the fibers of the tendon, muscle, or ligament at a ____ degree angle to the fibers.
a. 15 b. 45 c. 90 d. 180 |
| c |
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20. After a therapist has maintained deep pressure for a short time, where should the intensity level be?
a. it won't change b. it should drop by two numbers c. it should decrease to about a two d. it will increase by two numbers |
| c |
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19. When applying deep pressure where should the intensity of the discomfort fall on a scale from one to ten?
a. there should be no discomfort b. between 2 to 3 c. between 5 to 6 d. between 8 to 9 |
| c |
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18. If pressure on a point causes pain to radiate or refer to another area, that point is considered to be ____.
a. astress point b. a trigger point c. a tear in the muscle d. none of the above |
| b |
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17. The most important goal of compression strokes for an athletic massage is to create ____ in the muscle tissue.
a. muscle fatigue b. muscle innervation c. hyperemia d. hyperglycemia |
| c |
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16. During an athletic massage, compression strokes cause ____.
a. increased amounts of blood to remain in the muscle over extended amounts of time b. decreased amounts of blood to remain in the muscle over shorter periods of time c. increased amounts of lactic acid to remain in the muscle over extended amounts of time d. decreased amounts of amino acids to remain in the muscle over extended periods of time |
| a |
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15. All of the following are beneficial effects of athletic massage EXCEPT that it ____.
a. breaks down adhesions between fascial sheaths b. stimulates circulation and lymph drainage to flush out metabolic wastes c. stretches and broadens muscles, tendons, and ligaments d. increases muscle spasms |
| d |
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14. How long does it normally take a muscle that has been stressed to a point of fatigue to rest, adapt, and recuperate?
a. 8 to 10 hours b. 24 to 32 hours c. 36 to 48 hours d. 48 to 72 hours |
| d |
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13. ____ refers to the integrated movement of the entire body.
a. Physiology b. Pathology c. Biomechanics d. Integrative mechanics |
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c
Biomechanics: 生物力学 |
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12. A(n) ____ sports massage is a speciality that requires additional knowledge and training regarding the disabillities being worked with, as in the Special Olympics.
a. assistive b. restorative c. adaptive d. aggressive |
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c
adaptive:适当的 aggressive：过分的 |
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11. Apply deep cross-fiber friction and stretching only after inflammation is gone and the healing process is well established.
T F |
| T |
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10. When skillfully applied, massage will reduce the healing time with return to full function; improper application of techniques may prolong healing time and result in a more severe injury.
T F |
| T |
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9. if during a restorative massage the therapist finds the muscles getting tighter and tighter, the therapist should perform a deeper massage to release the tightness.
T F |
| F |
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8. The first step of a post-event massage is a short interview with the athlete to assess the athlete's post-event condition.
T F |
| T |
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7. A post-event massage is typically given within the first hour or two after participating in an event.
T F |
| T |
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6. If done correctly a pre-event massage can replace the athletes warm-up before a performance.
T F |
| F |
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5. Athletic massage encourages better performance and reduces the chance of injury.
T F |
| T |
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4. Athletic massage can reduce recuperation time of an athlete by 50 persent.
T F |
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T
recuperation: 恢复 |
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3. Athletic massage has been solely reserved for professional athletes.
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2. although athletic massage has proven to be beneficial in the body's natural restorative processes, it has not shown promise in reducing the chance of injury during an athletic event.
T F |
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1. The first time massage was made available for all athletes competing in the summer games was the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
T F |
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