ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026

ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
What are the causes of LBP? - ANSWERS-- sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- facet joint irritation
- ligament sprain
- muscular strain
- arthritic changes


What are the symptoms of LBP? - ANSWERS-- pain and stiffness in
lower back
- normal distribution of LBP


What are the treatment options for LBP? - ANSWERS-- mobilisation
- manipulation
- traction
- exercise perscription


What is Spasmodic Torticollis? - ANSWERS-- stiff neck due to
spasmodic neck muscles that pull the head to one side
- aka cervical dystonia


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, ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS LATEST
MASSAGE DIPLOMA
What are the possible causes of Spasmodic Torticollis? - ANSWERS--
genetic
- trauma
- malpositioning of the head and prenatal stage
- anti-psychotic drugs


What are the symptoms of Spasmodic Torticollis? - ANSWERS--
intermittent muscle spasm causing head turning and tilting


What is Whiplash? - ANSWERS-- rapid extension followed by flexion
or vice versa


What are Grade 1 and 4 of Whiplash? - ANSWERS-Grade 1 - stiffness
and tenderness but no physical signs and no loss of mobility


Grade 4 - # / discolation / injury to spinal cord


What are the symptoms of Whiplash? - ANSWERS-- neck pain
- neck swelling

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MASSAGE DIPLOMA
- reduced ROM in neck
- headaches, back pain, dizziness, blurred vision


What treatment is available for Whiplash? - ANSWERS-- any concerns
reccomend an XR
- rest, but not immobility
- soft tissue massage
- ice and heat


What # is most common around the wrist, and how is it caused? -
ANSWERS-- scaphoid
- fall onto outstretched arm


What are the symptoms of a scaphoid #? - ANSWERS-- pain and
swelling in the wrist
- impairment of power
- tenderness when pressing in wrist




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MASSAGE DIPLOMA
What are the complications of scpahoid #? - ANSWERS-- bone breaks
into 2 and one half has blood flow compromised -> necrosis -> need for
bone graft


What is Capral Tunnel Syndrome? - ANSWERS-- impingement of the
median nerve through carpal tunnel


What is the cause of Carpal Tunnel Sydrome? - ANSWERS--
inflammation of flexor tendons
- pregnancy
-#
- hand intensive activities (cycling)


What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - ANSWERS--
tenderness over the palmar aspect distal to the wrist
- tingling in thumb and next 2 1/2 fingers
- hypotrophy of the thumb muscles
- pain worse at night




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