Sports Massage - Qp6

Explanation
The explanation for the correct answer is that before giving a massage to the legs, it is important to visually assess the muscle tensions and identify any tight muscles. Additionally, one should manually check for muscle tension by using their hands. This assessment helps in determining the areas that require more attention during the massage and ensures a more effective and targeted treatment. Therefore, the statement is true.

Explanation
This statement is incorrect. It is not necessary to finish any specific treatments by wringing the whole leg. The act of wringing the whole leg may not be applicable or appropriate for all treatments. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

Explanation
The lower leg muscles can be grouped into three categories: anterior, posterior, and lateral. The anterior muscles are located in the front of the leg and include the tibialis anterior and extensor muscles. The posterior muscles are located at the back of the leg and include the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) and the Achilles tendon. The lateral muscles are located on the outer side of the leg and include the peroneal muscles. The patella tendon is not a group of muscles, but rather a tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone). Therefore, the correct answer is anterior, posterior, and lateral.

Explanation
The statement is explaining that the main power muscles of the lower leg are responsible for propelling the foot forward during walking and running. It also mentions that these muscles are often damaged due to the lack of warm-up in sprinters or runners. Therefore, the statement is true as it correctly describes the function and vulnerability of the power muscles in the lower leg.

Explanation
The Achilles tendon is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot, not knee extension. On the other hand, the rectus femoris muscle is one of the quadriceps muscles and it is responsible for knee extension, not hip flexion. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Lower" because the posterior muscles mentioned in the question specifically refer to the muscles located in the lower leg. These muscles include the Gastrocnemius and soleus, which are the main calf muscles that attach to the Achilles tendon. Therefore, the correct answer is "Lower" as it accurately represents the location of these muscles.

Explanation
The correct answer is tendons. The tension in the rectus femoris muscle can cause inflammation in the tendons as they pass around the knee. This can lead to knee problems, particularly under and above the patella. The calf muscle (quads) is not directly involved in this scenario.

Explanation
If proper recovery from minor injuries is not permitted, then further injury to the same area is inevitable and muscular tension builds up, causing loss of mobility and decreased performance. Mechanical massage is capable of reaching these deeper injuries and clearing them before the next match or training session, which can improve performance.