ITEC Sports Massage
Just finished ITEC Sports Massage theory exam...not too bad.
Here are a few ideas of questions / things to revise:
Muscles of arm (few)
Leg muscles..effects of sufaces
NMT
Tib Anterior
When to recommended arch supports
Hyperaemia
Hypotension - contras
Diabetics/epileptics - contras
tapotement moves
Nothing on training etc
If i think of more..will post!
Some Functional Anatomy for Sports Massage
We had to do an internal mid-term test the other day and I thought it might help others studying similar things. Here goes:
1) Two main joints of the anke:
The Subtalar Joint - consists of Talus and Calconeus and is where inversion and eversion occurs. The Talonavicular Joint works closely with this and consists of the Talus and Navicular bones and contributes to inversion, eversion plus plantarflexion and dorsiflexion.
Talocrural Joint - talus sits in its mortoise made up of the medial and lateral malleolus.
2) Muscles of anterior, posterior (deep and superficial) and lateral compartments of lower leg
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Peroneal Longus
Peroneal Brevis
Peroneal Tertius
3) The Spring Ligament attaches to the Calconeus and Navicular. The Sustentaculum Tali also serves as an attachment point.
4) Attachments for:
Soleus - Posterior surface of Fibula adn middle two-thirds of medial Tibia to Calconeus
Peroneal Brevis - Originates at distal two-thirds of Fibula adn inserts at base of 5th metatarsal
Tibialis Posterior - Posterior surface of Tibia, Interosseus Membrane, proximal two-thirds of Fibula and inserts at Navicular Cuneiform, Cuboid, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Metatarsals and Sustentaculum Tali
5) The Plantar Aponeurosis increases the stability of the foot, providing structural support and an attachment point for smaller foot muscles. It also aids shock absorption. It is made mainly of collagen and runs from the medial calconeal tubercle to the proximal phalanges.
6) The ligaments of the lateral part of the Talocrural Joint are the Posterior Talofibular Tibialis Ligament, the Calconeofibular Ligament and Anterior Talofibular Ligament. The latter is most likely to be injured on an inversion sprain because it is the first of the 3 ligaments.
7) The Screw-Home mechanism is when the Femur rotates laterally and tibia rotates medialls to lock the joint home into full extension. The Popliteus initiates flexion from full extension with medial rotation, so unlocking.
8) The Lateral Collateral Ligaments attach posteriorly from the Lateral Epicondyle of the Femur towards the head of the Fibula. Part of it also attaches to the Bicep Femoris.
The medial Collateral Ligament attaches anteriorly from teh Femur to the Tibia and deep fibres also attach to the medial Meniscus.
9) Cruciate ligaments can be examined by the Anterior & Posterior Draw. Also check for posterior lag and check ACL by doing the Lachman's Test
10) ACL's and PCL's prevent the Tibia dislocating on the Femur. They guide flexion and extension and stabilise the knee in rotation. ACL also prevents the tibia falling forward on the femur and PCL prevents Tibia falling backwards.
11) Functions of the meniscus:
Shock absorbers, prevent friction, improves weight distribution, lubrication, improves congruity (better fit)
12) The Menisci are crescent-shaped wedges of fibro-cartilage. The medial meniscus attaches to the Fibrous Capsule and the MCL. The lateral Meniscus attaches to the tendon of the Popliteus and is more mobile as its area is bigger and thicker. They can be torn by excessive rotation and forced abduction of the knee while bearing weight.
13) The Vastus Medialis Oblique prevents the patella from moving laterally and is activated during the last 15 degrees of movement.
14) The Sartorius originates at the ASIS and attaches to medial surface of tibia. It also attaches to the Pes Ansarinas with the Gracilis and Semitendonosus Muscle.
15) The hip is stabilised by the Labrum, Acetabulum, Fovea Ligament, Iliofemoral Ligament, Pubofemoral Ligament, the Sacroiliac Joint adn the Pubis Symphysis and also the external rotators of the hip,i.e. Gemelli, Obturators etc
RE: Some Functional Anatomy for Sports Massage
Cor blimey, luvaduck!!!
I'm planning on doing sports massage in September and this all looks SERIOUSLY SCARY [&:][sm=confused-smiley-012.gif][sm=sad-smiley-047.gif][sm=sad2.gif]
I'm trying to persuade myself that this time last year I knew practically nothing about A&P and now, after the ITEC holistic massage, I know quite a bit more. So presumably it will be the same with the sports massage ....?
Aldebaran
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RE: Some Functional Anatomy for Sports Massage
Hi Aldebaran,
It's not as bad as it looks! If you're good at learning facts then you'll be fine. Unfortunately I'm not as I have the memory about the size of a pea so it is a bit of a struggle!!!
Which course have you decided to do?
BT
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RE: Some Functional Anatomy for Sports Massage
Hi BT,
I've been away for a while hence not replying sooner. I've decided on the ITEC Sports Massage and just heard that I have got a place, so I will have to start getting my brain in gear again soon. Anatomy? What's that?!
Aldebaran
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