NASM CES CORRECTIVE EXERCISE
SPECIALIST BOARD EVALUATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ abduction, extension, and external rotation. Answer: Concentrically
the gluteus medius accelerates hip (femoral)
Select one:
a. abduction, extension, and external rotation.
b. adduction, extension, and internal rotation.
c. flexion and external rotation.
d. flexion and internal rotation.
⩥ Talus, Calcaneus. Answer: Which the following bones comprise the
subtalar joint? (Select all that apply.)
Select one or more:
a. Fibula
b. Talus
c. Cuneiforms
d. Metatarsals
e. Calcaneus
,⩥ cuboid and cuneiforms.. Answer: The transverse arch of the foot
consists of the
Select one:
a. cuboid and cuneiforms.
b. calcaneous and talus.
c. navicular and first metatarsal.
d. phalanges and tarsals.
⩥ Feet flattening. Answer: Stephanie displays Pronation Distortion
Syndrome during the static posture assessment. Which is a symptom of
this that affirms your interpretation?
Select one:
a. Feet flattening
b. Heels elevated
c. Hip shift
d. Back rounding
⩥ <15 Degrees. Answer: To confirm what you believe to be an
impairment at the foot and ankle, you check the dorsiflexion range of
motion. What is the range of motion restricted to in degrees to confirm
your interpretation?
<30 Degrees
<25 Degrees
<20 Degrees
,<15 Degrees
⩥ SMR: Gastrocnemius, Static Stretch Soleus
Anterior Tibialis Activation, Step up to Balance. Answer: With proper
identification of over and underactive muscles at the foot and ankle,
what are some exercises will best help correct the dysfunction Pronation
Distortion Syndrome?
Select one or more:
a. SMR: Gastrocnemius, Static Stretch Soleus
b. Medial Calf Raises, Static Adductor Stretch
c. Anterior Tibialis Activation, Step up to Balance
⩥ Gastrocnemius. Answer: You've identified and confirmed that
Stephanie has Pronation Distortion Syndrome. Which muscle should you
assume to be overactive?
Select one:
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Biceps Femoris
c. Hip Flexor Complex
d. Gluteus Maximus
⩥ <35 Degrees. Answer: To confirm what you believe to be an
impairment at the knee, you check the range of motion of hip abduction.
, What is the range of motion restricted to in degrees to confirm your
interpretation?
<35 Degrees
<40 Degrees
<45 Degrees
<50 Degrees
⩥ SMR: Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Static Stretch TFL
Cable Activation Gluteus Maximus, Cable Activation Gluteus Medius.
Answer: With proper identification of over and underactive muscles
impairment at the knee, what are some exercises will best help correct
the dysfunction Pronation Distortion Syndrome?
Select one or more:
a. SMR: Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Static Stretch TFL
b. SMR: Gluteus Maximus, Anterior Tibialis Activation
c. Cable Activation Gluteus Maximus, Cable Activation Gluteus Medius
d. Single Leg Squat, Adductor Activation
⩥ SMR: Hold on tender spot for 30 seconds.
Activation: 4 reps of increasing intensity.. Answer: You've identified
exercises that will help with Stephanie's Pronation Distortion Syndrome,
determine the acute variables you plan to use?
SPECIALIST BOARD EVALUATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ abduction, extension, and external rotation. Answer: Concentrically
the gluteus medius accelerates hip (femoral)
Select one:
a. abduction, extension, and external rotation.
b. adduction, extension, and internal rotation.
c. flexion and external rotation.
d. flexion and internal rotation.
⩥ Talus, Calcaneus. Answer: Which the following bones comprise the
subtalar joint? (Select all that apply.)
Select one or more:
a. Fibula
b. Talus
c. Cuneiforms
d. Metatarsals
e. Calcaneus
,⩥ cuboid and cuneiforms.. Answer: The transverse arch of the foot
consists of the
Select one:
a. cuboid and cuneiforms.
b. calcaneous and talus.
c. navicular and first metatarsal.
d. phalanges and tarsals.
⩥ Feet flattening. Answer: Stephanie displays Pronation Distortion
Syndrome during the static posture assessment. Which is a symptom of
this that affirms your interpretation?
Select one:
a. Feet flattening
b. Heels elevated
c. Hip shift
d. Back rounding
⩥ <15 Degrees. Answer: To confirm what you believe to be an
impairment at the foot and ankle, you check the dorsiflexion range of
motion. What is the range of motion restricted to in degrees to confirm
your interpretation?
<30 Degrees
<25 Degrees
<20 Degrees
,<15 Degrees
⩥ SMR: Gastrocnemius, Static Stretch Soleus
Anterior Tibialis Activation, Step up to Balance. Answer: With proper
identification of over and underactive muscles at the foot and ankle,
what are some exercises will best help correct the dysfunction Pronation
Distortion Syndrome?
Select one or more:
a. SMR: Gastrocnemius, Static Stretch Soleus
b. Medial Calf Raises, Static Adductor Stretch
c. Anterior Tibialis Activation, Step up to Balance
⩥ Gastrocnemius. Answer: You've identified and confirmed that
Stephanie has Pronation Distortion Syndrome. Which muscle should you
assume to be overactive?
Select one:
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Biceps Femoris
c. Hip Flexor Complex
d. Gluteus Maximus
⩥ <35 Degrees. Answer: To confirm what you believe to be an
impairment at the knee, you check the range of motion of hip abduction.
, What is the range of motion restricted to in degrees to confirm your
interpretation?
<35 Degrees
<40 Degrees
<45 Degrees
<50 Degrees
⩥ SMR: Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Static Stretch TFL
Cable Activation Gluteus Maximus, Cable Activation Gluteus Medius.
Answer: With proper identification of over and underactive muscles
impairment at the knee, what are some exercises will best help correct
the dysfunction Pronation Distortion Syndrome?
Select one or more:
a. SMR: Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Static Stretch TFL
b. SMR: Gluteus Maximus, Anterior Tibialis Activation
c. Cable Activation Gluteus Maximus, Cable Activation Gluteus Medius
d. Single Leg Squat, Adductor Activation
⩥ SMR: Hold on tender spot for 30 seconds.
Activation: 4 reps of increasing intensity.. Answer: You've identified
exercises that will help with Stephanie's Pronation Distortion Syndrome,
determine the acute variables you plan to use?
