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NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!!!
Which of the following BEST defines excessive lumbar
lordosis ?
a . An exaggerated concave lumbar spine
b . An exaggerated convex lumbar spine
c . An exaggerated posterior pelvic tilt
d . An exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt - ANSWER-A-
exaggerated concave lumbar spine
Which of the following is used to reference the bottom of
the foot ?
a . Inferior
b . Fascial
c . Plantar
d . Pedal - ANSWER-C Plantar
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30. What is an important consideration when working with
a client that has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis ? a .
Increase the tempo of the exercise program
b . Exercise muscles to fatigue
c . Move slowly when getting up from the floor
d. Avoid exercising in extreme temperatures - ANSWER-D
- avoid exercising in extreme temperatures
31. Which one of the following is a phase of gait ?
a . Grounding
b . Weight bearing
c . Heel strike
d . Static - ANSWER-C Heel strike
What are the sub phases of the stance and swing phases
of a gait? - ANSWER-The phases of a gait typically
include the following:
1. Stance Phase: This is the phase when the foot is in
contact with the ground. It includes the following sub-
phases:
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- Heel Strike: The initial contact of the heel with the
ground.
- Foot Flat: The entire foot comes in contact with the
ground.
- Midstance: The body weight is directly over the
supporting leg.
- Heel Off: The heel begins to lift off the ground.
- Toe Off: The toes push off the ground, propelling the
body forward.
2. Swing Phase: This is the phase when the foot is off the
ground and swinging forward. It includes the following sub-
phases:
- Acceleration: The leg swings forward and gains
momentum.
- Midswing: The leg continues to swing forward.
- Deceleration: The leg slows down in preparation for the
next stance phase.
These phases may vary slightly depending on the type of
gait, such as walking, running, or jogging.
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32. Which postural landmarks are used to assess the
pelvis posteriorly ?
a . Levelness of the ears
b . Patella and popliteal fossa
c . ASIS and gluteal fold
d . PSIS and gluteal fold - ANSWER-D- PSIS and gluteal
fold
Where is the ASIS located? - ANSWER-The ASIS
(Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) is located on the pelvis. It is
a bony prominence located at the front and top of the
pelvis, specifically on the iliac bone. The ASIS can be felt
as a bony landmark on each side of the pelvis, just below
the waistline and slightly to the side of the navel. It serves
as an important reference point for various anatomical
measurements and assessments, such as determining leg
length discrepancies or assessing hip alignment.
Where is the PSIS located? - ANSWER-The PSIS
(Posterior Superior Iliac Spine) is located on the pelvis. It
is a bony prominence located at the back and top of the
pelvis, specifically on the iliac bone. The PSIS can be felt
as a bony landmark on each side of the pelvis, just above
the buttocks and slightly to the side of the spine. It serves
NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!!!
Which of the following BEST defines excessive lumbar
lordosis ?
a . An exaggerated concave lumbar spine
b . An exaggerated convex lumbar spine
c . An exaggerated posterior pelvic tilt
d . An exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt - ANSWER-A-
exaggerated concave lumbar spine
Which of the following is used to reference the bottom of
the foot ?
a . Inferior
b . Fascial
c . Plantar
d . Pedal - ANSWER-C Plantar
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30. What is an important consideration when working with
a client that has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis ? a .
Increase the tempo of the exercise program
b . Exercise muscles to fatigue
c . Move slowly when getting up from the floor
d. Avoid exercising in extreme temperatures - ANSWER-D
- avoid exercising in extreme temperatures
31. Which one of the following is a phase of gait ?
a . Grounding
b . Weight bearing
c . Heel strike
d . Static - ANSWER-C Heel strike
What are the sub phases of the stance and swing phases
of a gait? - ANSWER-The phases of a gait typically
include the following:
1. Stance Phase: This is the phase when the foot is in
contact with the ground. It includes the following sub-
phases:
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- Heel Strike: The initial contact of the heel with the
ground.
- Foot Flat: The entire foot comes in contact with the
ground.
- Midstance: The body weight is directly over the
supporting leg.
- Heel Off: The heel begins to lift off the ground.
- Toe Off: The toes push off the ground, propelling the
body forward.
2. Swing Phase: This is the phase when the foot is off the
ground and swinging forward. It includes the following sub-
phases:
- Acceleration: The leg swings forward and gains
momentum.
- Midswing: The leg continues to swing forward.
- Deceleration: The leg slows down in preparation for the
next stance phase.
These phases may vary slightly depending on the type of
gait, such as walking, running, or jogging.
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32. Which postural landmarks are used to assess the
pelvis posteriorly ?
a . Levelness of the ears
b . Patella and popliteal fossa
c . ASIS and gluteal fold
d . PSIS and gluteal fold - ANSWER-D- PSIS and gluteal
fold
Where is the ASIS located? - ANSWER-The ASIS
(Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) is located on the pelvis. It is
a bony prominence located at the front and top of the
pelvis, specifically on the iliac bone. The ASIS can be felt
as a bony landmark on each side of the pelvis, just below
the waistline and slightly to the side of the navel. It serves
as an important reference point for various anatomical
measurements and assessments, such as determining leg
length discrepancies or assessing hip alignment.
Where is the PSIS located? - ANSWER-The PSIS
(Posterior Superior Iliac Spine) is located on the pelvis. It
is a bony prominence located at the back and top of the
pelvis, specifically on the iliac bone. The PSIS can be felt
as a bony landmark on each side of the pelvis, just above
the buttocks and slightly to the side of the spine. It serves
