Pilates- Special populations
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - correct answer-Yes
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt? - correct
answer-Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
Forward head posture - correct answer-"Extended upper cervical spine and a flexed lower
cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae."
If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate? - correct
answer-Strengthening the abdominals and hamstrings
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause: - correct answer-An imbalance of the Vastus Medialis
Oblique, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and improper patella tracking
True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time. - correct answer-True
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee
and hip beyond 90 degrees. - correct answer-False
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy? - correct answer-Lumbar spine
lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis
What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine? - correct answer-The multifidus and
diaphragm
What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform
exercises? - correct answer-Neutral or flexion based movements
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - correct answer-Yes
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt? - correct
answer-Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
Forward head posture - correct answer-"Extended upper cervical spine and a flexed lower
cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae."
If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate? - correct
answer-Strengthening the abdominals and hamstrings
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause: - correct answer-An imbalance of the Vastus Medialis
Oblique, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and improper patella tracking
True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time. - correct answer-True
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee
and hip beyond 90 degrees. - correct answer-False
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy? - correct answer-Lumbar spine
lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis
What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine? - correct answer-The multifidus and
diaphragm
What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform
exercises? - correct answer-Neutral or flexion based movements
