ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA REVISION QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA REVISION QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. Name the 3 types of muscle tissue - correct answers.Smooth Cardiac Skeletal Which specific massage movement would be most beneficial to relieve tense quadricep muscles? - correct answers.Kneading What is muscle fatigue? when muscle has difficulty to: A - Relax B - Contract C - Sustain relaxation D - Sustain contraction - correct answers.D - sustain contraction What is muscle tone? A - A muscle that has been exercised is sead to be toned B - All muscle fibres held at tension all the time C - Slight degree of contraction by some muscle fibres as others are relaxed D - A loosening of tension resulting in a reduction in the number of fibres contracting - correct answers.C - a slight degree of contraction by some muscle fibres as others are relaxed The possible cause of periostitis is A - Burst or tear in the muscle fascia or periosteum B - Indirect trauma from a fall C - Stretching or tearing of the periosteum and ligaments within a joint D - Inflammation of the periosteum caused by changing from one surface to another - correct answers.D - Inflammation of the periosteum caused by changing from one surface to another Hypertonic drinks are defined as A - Highly concentrated containing more particles of sugar and electrolytes than the body's own fluids B - The same number of particles in water as body fluids C - A weak solution of sugar and electrolytes than the body's own fluids D - Contains more carbohydrates per 100ml than fluid replacement drinks - correct answers.A - Hypertonic drinks contain a higher concentration of salt and sugar than the human body. Normally consumed post-workout to supplement daily carbohydrate intake and top-up muscle glycogen stores. Can be taken during ultra distance events to meet the high energy demands, but must be used in conjunction with Isotonic drinks to replace lost fluids. Overload is defined as A - Carbohydrate loading for endurance athletes B - Carrying too much weight than is necessary for the exercise C - Over training D - Making the body work harder than it is accustomed to working - correct answers.D - Making the body work harder than it is accustomed to working Resistive movement is defined as A - Client relaxes, therapist moves the joint B - Client resists the therapists movements at the joint C - Client moves whist therapist supports D - Client relaxes, therapist massages the joint - correct answers.B - Client resists the therapists movements at the joint O2 max is defined as maximum A - Aerobic capacity B - Heart rate C - Anaerobic capacity D - Blood pressure - correct answers.A - Aerobic capacity Contra indications to sports massage requiring doctors permission include (choose right answer) A - Verrucas, eczema