Exam Prep 2023 with complete solution
Q: Which test has research demonstrated is the best to assess normal function of
the shoulder complex?
There's no best test for the shoulder complex
Q: Which of the following could be the cause of poor mobility in the active
straight leg raise assessment?
Stiffness of the IT band
Q: Which of the following situations is stretching, foam rolling and soft tissue
interventions most appropriate?
After an injury when the tissues have been damaged
Q: When the nervous system creates excess tension in a muscle to guard against
further damage it's known as:
Protective tension
Q: Optimal movement requires:
A balance of mobility and stability
Q: When your client performs a squat on an unstable surface that's new to
him/her, how does it affect his/her squat depth?
Decreases depth
Q: Stiffness in an undamaged muscle is often due to:
Poor stability at an adjacent joint
Q: Which of the following muscles plays a key role for keeping the knees directly
above the feet, and avoiding knee valgus, while running, jumping or squatting?
Gluteus medius
Q: When the gluteus medius is weak, which muscle is typically gets strained or
injured?
Tensor fascia latae (TFL)
Q: Iliotibial band syndrome is often associated with which of the following?
A. Weak/inhibited gluteus medius
B. Strained TFL
Answer D. Both A and B
Q: An overly pronated foot is due to poor activation of which muscle?
Posterior tibialis
Q: Why is it beneficial to perform corrective exercises that target many additional
muscle groups?
So the client will get a challenging workout while correcting imbalances
Q: Which of the following is typically not an underactive muscle within the trunk?
Psoas
Q: Which of the following hip muscles are typically weak/underactive in people of
all ages?
Abductors
Q: What is a primary benefit of increasing stability within the trunk and pelvis?
Increased mobility in the hips and shoulders