Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers. Graded A
A client with a sciatic nerve entrapment should be avoided sitting for
extended periods of time. - ANSTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start
their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSFalse
Always suggest that a clients use a thin mat or towel for their pilates mat
classes. It does not have to be a think Mat, it should just cover the area
under your clients body. - ANSFalse
Are neutral based movement with slight amount of extension appropriate
for clients with Degenerative Disc Disease? - ANSYes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial
assessment with your clients. - ANSFalse
Bridge variation on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall. - ANSTrue
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,Bridge with Knee Extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a
longer level angle on the low back - ANSFalse
Choose exercises that best fits the scenario below:
after warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do
________________ to get the back of the body warm and then
_____________________ to get the front of their body arm. - ANSBridge
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Clients with certain health limitation or cancer should consult their physician
before performing self myofascial techniques. - ANSTrue
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be
able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSFalse
During chest lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSTrue
During myofascial release, clients tend to feel a range of discomfort but
client should not feel pain. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Leg in Strap serious, when the leg sweeps forward, it
should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. -
ANSTure
During Side Lying Legs in STraps series, the spine should be in a neutral
position - ANSTrue
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, During Teaser, how does bending of the knees into chest change the
exercise? - ANSChanges the intention and indicates the client is not likely
ready for the exercise , teaser. They should start with teaser prep to
developers the strength for each of the fundamental components of the
exercise in the progression before pursuing full teaser
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the
Springboard? - ANSYellow springs are shorter and used for the upper body
like Hands in straps,. Purple springs are longer and used for lower body
like Legs in Straps.
Footwork on the Reformer shows the instructor key indications of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments. - ANSTrue
For a client who has vagus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during Footwork - ANSFeet parallel, Magic Circtle at the
outside of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercise could
the client perform with most success? - ANSKneeling cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should
be at what Height? - ANSShoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in
what order? - ANSStart with head down & legs in table top, then progress
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