ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What are the 5 benefits of using ice (cryotheraphy)? - ANSWERS-
Vasoconstrictor (decreases blood fow)
Slow downs local metabolism (damaged tissue produces pain producing
substances)
Neutralizes local histamine (vasodilator)
Decreases local spasm
Increases pain threshold
How long should you ice an acute injury? - ANSWERS-10 to 15 min
depending and depth of tissue affected and patient's body composition
Name 3 different types of tapotement? - ANSWERS-Only used for per
event massage
Cupping
Hacking
Pounding
Name 3 different types if petrissage techniques? - ANSWERS-Kneading
(palmar, knuckle, fingertips, thumb, open-C)
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, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
Muscle compression
Wringing
Picking-up
3 aims of a pre event massage - ANSWERS-Create a state of readiness
in the muscle
increase blood flow
reduce tension
increase flexibility and ROM
decrease anxiety
increase focus (psychologically)
Name 2 tendon pathologies - ANSWERS-Tendonitis
Tendonosis
Tendoperiostitis
Tenosynovitis
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, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What are the benefits of deep friction techniques? - ANSWERS-Break
down scar tissue
Stimulate fiber orientation
Induces traumatic hyperemia
Prevent adhesions
Induces vasodilation increasing blood flow in the area
Speeds rate of protein synthesis
Name 3 different applicators with an effleurage technique - ANSWERS-
single handed
double handeds
single reinforced
forearm
What is a latent trigger point? - ANSWERS-It's a TP that exists but does
not refer pain actively
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, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What type of STR involves the therapist shortening the tissue, putting a
lock in and then lengthening the muscle? - ANSWERS-Passive STR
Name 3 areas to look at when assessing feet with a postural exam? -
ANSWERS-Talar head (are both lateral and medial heads palpable),
supra and infra malleolar curvature (supinated, neutral or pronated),
calcaneus (inversion or eversion), medial longitudinal arch
What is an active trigger point? - ANSWERS-It a TP that exists and
refers pain actively
What does PIR stand for with MET techniques - ANSWERS-
PostIsometric Relaxation
Why would you use MET techniques? - ANSWERS-Prepare tissue for
HVLA
Mobilise a restricted joint
Lengthen tense muscle and fascia
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MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What are the 5 benefits of using ice (cryotheraphy)? - ANSWERS-
Vasoconstrictor (decreases blood fow)
Slow downs local metabolism (damaged tissue produces pain producing
substances)
Neutralizes local histamine (vasodilator)
Decreases local spasm
Increases pain threshold
How long should you ice an acute injury? - ANSWERS-10 to 15 min
depending and depth of tissue affected and patient's body composition
Name 3 different types of tapotement? - ANSWERS-Only used for per
event massage
Cupping
Hacking
Pounding
Name 3 different types if petrissage techniques? - ANSWERS-Kneading
(palmar, knuckle, fingertips, thumb, open-C)
END OF
PAGE
1
, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
Muscle compression
Wringing
Picking-up
3 aims of a pre event massage - ANSWERS-Create a state of readiness
in the muscle
increase blood flow
reduce tension
increase flexibility and ROM
decrease anxiety
increase focus (psychologically)
Name 2 tendon pathologies - ANSWERS-Tendonitis
Tendonosis
Tendoperiostitis
Tenosynovitis
END OF
PAGE
2
, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What are the benefits of deep friction techniques? - ANSWERS-Break
down scar tissue
Stimulate fiber orientation
Induces traumatic hyperemia
Prevent adhesions
Induces vasodilation increasing blood flow in the area
Speeds rate of protein synthesis
Name 3 different applicators with an effleurage technique - ANSWERS-
single handed
double handeds
single reinforced
forearm
What is a latent trigger point? - ANSWERS-It's a TP that exists but does
not refer pain actively
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PAGE
3
, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
EXAM
What type of STR involves the therapist shortening the tissue, putting a
lock in and then lengthening the muscle? - ANSWERS-Passive STR
Name 3 areas to look at when assessing feet with a postural exam? -
ANSWERS-Talar head (are both lateral and medial heads palpable),
supra and infra malleolar curvature (supinated, neutral or pronated),
calcaneus (inversion or eversion), medial longitudinal arch
What is an active trigger point? - ANSWERS-It a TP that exists and
refers pain actively
What does PIR stand for with MET techniques - ANSWERS-
PostIsometric Relaxation
Why would you use MET techniques? - ANSWERS-Prepare tissue for
HVLA
Mobilise a restricted joint
Lengthen tense muscle and fascia
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