Hi AngelFish/All,
Here are the Sports Massage questions I promised:
1. Contra indications to sports massage requiring doctors permission include:
A - Verrucas, eczema
B - Inflammation, psoriasis
C - Asthma, high blood pressure
D - Septic foci, bronchitis
2. VO2 max is defined as maximum:
A - Aerobic capacity
B - Heart rate
C - Anaerobic capacity
D - Blood pressure
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. The origin of the latissimus dorsi muscle is:
A - 12th rib and transverse processes of the upper 7 lumbar vertebrae
B - Humerus
C - Sacrum and ribs
D - Lower 6 thoracic vertebrae and through lumbo-dorsal fascia from lumbar vertebrae and iliac crest
7. Muscle fatigue is defined as an inability of a muscle to:
A - Relax
B - Contract
C - Sustain relaxation
D - Sustain contraction
8. 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
9. The insertion of the erector spinae muscle is:
A - 12th rib and transverse processes of the upper 4 lumbar vertebrae
B - Mandible process and occipital bone
C - Ribs, vertebrae and mastoid process
D - Clavicle and spine of scapula
10. Muscle tone is defined as:
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
Answers:
1. C, 2. A, 3. B, 4. D, 5. C, 6. D, 7. D, 8. D, 9. C, 10. C
Happy revision.....
I have had a dig around my old notes and have managed to find a mock paper, so can put you all out your misery. I don't think these are official ITEC questions, but were prepared by one of the colleges. It is very similar to the real thing!
1. The origin of the serratus anterior muscle is:
A. Sines of the first 3 thoracic vertebrae
B. Spines of 4th and 5th thoracic vertebrae
C. Upper 8 or 9 ribs
D. Sternum
2. The insertion of the splenius capitis muscle is the:
A. First 6 thoracic vertebrae
B. Sternum and clavicle
C. Mastoid process and occipital bone
D. 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae
3. The origin of the sartorius muscle is the:
A. Tuberosity of ischium
B. Pubis
C. Linea aspera
D. Anterior superior iliac spine
4. The origin of the rectus abdominus muscle is the:
A. Sternum
B. 5th - 7th costal cartilages
C. Pubis
D. Linea alba
5. The insertion of the trapezius muscle is the:
A. Vertebral boarder of the scapula
B. Occipital bone and thoracic vertebrae
C. Clavicle and spine of scapula
D. Bicipital groove of humerus
6. The origin of the brachioradialis muscle is the:
A. Shaft of humerus
B. Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
C. Scapula
D. Radius
7. The origin of the pectoralis major muscle is the:
A. Coracoid process of scapula
B. Axillary process of scapula
C. Lateral epicondyle of humerus
D. Clavicle and sternum
8. The origin of the teres major muscle is the:
A. Inferior angle of scapula
B. Axillary border of scapula
C. Supraspinous fossa of scapula
D. Infraspinous fossa of scapula
9. The insertion of the quadratus lumborum is:
A. 12th rib and transverse processes of upper four lumbar vertebrae
B. Scapula
C. Vertebrae and mastoid process
D. Tendon and linea alba through the abdominal aponeurosis
10. Slow twitch fibres are muscle fibres that contract:
A. Rapidly but fatigue easily
B. Rapidly and are capable of sustaining tension for long periods of time
C. Slowly but fatigue easily
D. Slowly and are capable of sustaining tension for long periods of time
11. The origin of the coraco-brachialis muscle is the:
A. Clavicle
B. Sternum
C. Coracoid process of scapula
D. Inferior angle of scapula
12. The action of the tibialis posterior muscle is to:
A. Dorsiflex the ankle
B. Extend the ankle
C. Evert the foot
D. Plantarflex the ankle
13. The origin of the gracilis muscle is the:
A. Greater trochanter of femur
B. Iliac crest
C. Inner surface of pelvis
D. Pubis and ischium
14. The action of the piriformis muscle is to:
A. Laterally rotate the hip
B. Abduct the leg
C. Flext the trunk laterally
D. Extend the leg
15. The aerobic system is used by the body for exercise:
A. Which lasts for longer than 3 minutes
B. Of short duration
C. Of high intensity
D. Starts after 10 minutes of exercise
16. The origin of the pectoralis minor muscle is the:
A. Clavicle, sternum and cartilages of the true ribs
B. Axillary border of the scapula
C. 3rd - 5th ribs
D. 2nd - 5th thoracic vertebrae
17. Fast twitch fibres are muscle fibres that contract:
A. Rapidly but fatigue easily
B. Rapidly and are capable of sustaining tension for long periods of time
C. Slowly and do not fatigue easily
D. Slowly and are capable of sustaining tension for long periods of time
18. The insertion of the popliteus muscle is the:
A. Shaft of fibula
B. Shaft of tibia
C. Long tendon joins tendon of Achilles
D. Shaft of humerus
19. The origin of the rhomboid minor muscle is the:
A. Occipital bone
B. Upper four cervical vertebrae
C. Upper nine ribs
D. Ligamentum nuchae and 1st thoracic vertebra
20. The insertion of the rectus abdominus muscle is the:
A. Sternum
B. Pubis
C. 5th-7th costal cartilages
D. Front of the iliac spine
21. A client presents for Sports massage, he has varicose veins on his left
calf. Do you?
A. Massge the whole leg
B. Massage over the varicose vein
C. Massage under the varicose vein
D. Massage above the varicose vein
22. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
A. Excessive sweating
B. Weak rapid pulse, low blood pressure
C. Skin becomes dry and hot
D. Excessive shaking
23. Total contra indications to sports massage include:
A. Kidney infection
B. Brusing
C. Sunburn
D. Abrasions
24. The reason for NOT treating a client who is already being treated by
another therapist for the same condition is because:
A. It could improve the condition being treated
B. It would be unhygienic
C. The other therapist could get jealous
D. It is not ethical
25. The symptoms of heat stroke include:
A. Excessive sweating
B. Weak rapid pulse, low blood pressure
C. Skin becomes dry and hot
D. Excessive shaking
26. At what stage whould you begin to massage a client who has pain in the
lower anterior leg whilst running?
A. Immediately
B. After 48 hours
C. After 24 hours
D. When the swelling has subsided
27. The after care advice you would give for tenderness over the lateral
epicondyle would be:
A. Wear a sling
B. Stop all sport for one week
C. Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication
D. Stop the sport which caused the pain
28. For a client who presents with 'Runners knee', the primary aim with the
massage movement is to:
A. Release the tension in the area
B. Tone the muscles
C. Break down scar tissue
D. Repare the tissue
29. A client presents with 'Runners knee', which is the major muscle or
muscle group involved?
A. Hamstrings
B. Gracilis
C. Adductors
D. Iliotibial band
30. The primary aim of massage when treating a client with tenderness over
the alteral epicondyle is to:
A. Release tension in the area
B. Tone the muscles
C. Break down scar tissue
D. Repair the tissue
31. With medical approval the action you would take when treating a client
with tenderness over he lateral epicondyle is to:
A. Ice the area for 15 minutes every hour
B. Strap the tender area to prevent any swelling
C. Use a heat pad on the area for 15 minutes
D. Give the client a few passive exercises
32. At what stage would you begin to massage a client with tenderness over
the lateral epicondyle?
A. Immediately
B. After 48 hours
C. After 24 hours
D. When all the inflammation has gone
33. The specific physiological effects of kneading in sports massage
include:
A. Soothes lymph flow
B. Decreases joint mobility
C. Prevents fatigue by removing lactic acid
D. Decreases circulation
34. The most appropriate massage movement for a client presenting with
anterior lower leg pain is:
A. Petrissage
B. Tapotement
C. Hacking
D. Vibrations
35. The after care advice you would give for a client suffering from
'Runners knee' would include to:
A. Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication
B. Practice ballistic stretching of the tissues around the area
C. Keep the leg strapped
D. Practic static stretching of the tissues around the area
36. The effects of a strain include:
A. Swelling and bleeding between the ruptured ends of the muscle fibres
B. Pain and swelling causing restricted use
C. Instant pain, lack of mobility, stiffness and weakness in the area
D. Sudden pain, joint gives way, swelling appears
37. VO2 max means maximum:
A. Aerobic capacity
B. Heart rate
C. Anaerobic capacity
D. Blood pressure
38. Thermotherapy is a treatment using:
A. Ice
B. Cold water
C. Heat
D. Wind
39. A client presents with pain on the medial side of the elbow. What might
this indicate?
A. Tennis elbow
B. Student's elbow
C. Golfer's elbow
D. Dislocation
40. Overload is defined as:
A. Over training
B. Carbohydrate loading for edurance athletes
C. Makin the body work harder than it is accustomed to working
D. Carrying more weight than is necessary for the exercise
41. Impact against the lateral side of the knee jont forces the joint:
A. Inwards
B. To twist
C. Outwards
D. To hyper-extend
42. Concentric action is when:
A. Muscle tension is created but no apparent change in length occures
B. Muscle acts as the resistive force, it lengthens as it creates msucle
tension
C. Muscle acts as the motive force, it shortens as it creates muscle tension
D. The agonist and antagonist muscle contract together to stabilise the
joint
43. A client has symptoms of pain in the anterior lower leg whilst running.
This could indicate?
A. Torticollis
B. Shin splints
C. Adhesive capsulitis
D. Ilio-tibial band release
44. Which specific massage movement would be most beneficial to relieve
tense quadricep muscles?
A. Effleurage
B. Hacking
C. Kneading
D. Vibrations
45. Eccentric action occurs when:
A. Muscle tension is created but no apparent change in length occurs
B. Muscle acts as the resistive force, it lengthens as it creates muscle
tension
C. Muscle acts as the motive force, it shortens as it creates muscle tension
D. The agonist and antagonist muscles contract together to stablise the
joint
46. The type of exercises most appropriate for someone presenting with
anterior lower leg pain would be:
A. Ballistic stretch
B. Gentle jogging
C. Short sharp sprinting
D. Stop all activity
47. How would you treat a client who had a blister:
A. Sterilize a shart needle and pierce the skin
B. Soak the area in hot water for 10 minutes
C. Run it under cold water for 10 minutes
D. Leave it to heal on its own
48. The possible cuase 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 priosteum caused by changing from one playing surface
to another.
49. Hyperventilation is described as:
A. A greater than normal rate of breathing that results in an abnormal loss
of carbon dioxide from the blood.
B. An increase in the size of a muscle in response to progressive resistance
training.
C. A greater than normal rate of breathing that results in an abnormal loss
of oxygen form the blood
D. High blood pressure
50. Resistive movement is when the client:
A. Relaxes and the therapist moves the joint
B. Resists the therapists movements at the joint
C. Moves whilst the therapist supports
D. Relaxes and the therapist massages the joint
Hope this helps makes things a bit less daunting 
SPORTS MASSAGE ITEC EXAMS
Hello,
Firsty a BIG thank you to all the posts about sports massage papers - they've been a real help. Have done both exams over last two days and wanted to pass on some info in return:
Practical Exam- Very lucky to have nice examiner.
- We were asked to assess our client - ( their just looking at how you can converse with your client i think)
- Next given a sport ( golf, aerobics, tennis, football, rugby, green bowels(?)etc...) and we had to make up an injury for them according to that sport ( i got golf - brilliant - medial epicondylitis!!) and then had to treat it.
- She asked questions about the injury, the techniques we were using, after care advice - all fairly straight forward really:)
- We then had to perform a pre event on part of body we hadn't worked on ( mine was legs as i had worked on arm) she also gave the back to people as well.
- Then finally a post event on part of body.
Just remember to keep reassuring client, checking their ok etc and make sure they hear you - try and get in to a bit of a role play with it.
And then it was all over - less scary than i thought!!!!
Theory Exam - This was a bit yuck really - quite a lot of grey questions.
Not too bad though really - obviously lots of muscle Q's (FUN!!)
Some phrased bit differently
i.e . If a client was presenting with tension in levator scapulae, what could they have been doing?
a. painting the ceiling
b. Lifting a heavy bag
c. waving their arms a lot
d. lifting heavy object and then dropping it.
I put A - tutor said correct.
I will put some of the past papers i've got on if people are interested - but just chilling out now. Bit bored -not having to study - also relieved. But a lot less harsh than i thought.
Good luck if you are yet to do it.
happygo
RE: SPORTS MASSAGE ITEC EXAMS
Well done, at least you've survived the exams! I know how difficult the sports massage theory papers are, I think it was the worst of all the ITEC exams, but you sound really confident which has to be a good thing.
Funny how ITEC keep regurgitating up the same old questions, I do wish though that they would tailor their muscle questions to the therapy, afterall a sporting strain would be much more appropriate. No matter anyhow, you got the right answer 😉
RE: SPORTS MASSAGE ITEC EXAMS
Hi
I did my Sports massage mid June. I was lucky too, I was given Squash and had done nearly all my prep work on doing a rotator cuff injury. I was given a different exam paper. Maybe ITEC have got wise to this forum !!!!!
It took me about 4 days to unwind, and will admit to feeling lost and a bit down that it had all of a sudden come to an end.
Now realised that the easiest part was doing the studying the reality is now having the confidence (when results arrive) to go out and practice.
Wishing you well with your results
Moonmaiden