ISSA Corrective Exercise Final Latest Update
2024-2025 Actual Exam from Credible Source
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A client has 6/10 knee pain at the beginning of a workout. At the end of the first set of
the lateral step with a mini-band his knee pain decreased to 4/10. At the end of the
second set it decreased to 2/10. After the third set, his knee pain increased back to
4/10. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER: Perform a fourth set and see if
it helps
A client that demonstrates upper crossed syndrome typically has weakness in which of
the following muscle groups? - CORRECT ANSWER: Deep neck flexors
A concentric muscle action occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER: the pulling force of a
muscle is greater than the resistance force
A muscular force-couple occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER: two or more muscles
concurrently produce force in different directions to produce one movement
A stiff/shortened pectoralis minor causes which compensation of the scapula? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Anterior tilt
Activating the hip abductors has been shown to increase mobility of which of the
following muscle groups? - CORRECT ANSWER: Abdominals
After a workout, your client mentions that he feels a deep, nervy pain in his shoulder
that radiates down to his hand. You first course of action should be to: - CORRECT
ANSWER: tell him to get cleared from a physician or physical therapist before your next
workout
, After months of practicing a movement, an athlete is able to "automatically" produce
that movement very quickly. This is due to the development of: - CORRECT ANSWER:
Open-loop motor control
Considering the 180° of shoulder abduction required to reach overhead, how many
degrees comes from the scapulothoracic region? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60°
During a frontal plane view postural assessment you notice that your client's left
shoulder appears to be elevated/shrugged at rest. Which of the following is the most
appropriate corrective? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stretch for the left upper trapezius
During a sagittal plane postural assessment you observe anteriorly rotated shoulders.
Which of the following correctives is most likely to benefit the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Stretches for the pectorals
During a sagittal plane view postural assessment you notice that your client stands with
his knees slightly flexed. Which of the following does that indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER: He is a quad dominant person
During a squat, your client's knees buckle inward as she ascends. This problem is most
likely due to: - CORRECT ANSWER: weakness of the hip abductors and external rotator
During an initial interview with a potential client, he mentions that he has been
experiencing pain that feels like it's inside his knee joint. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: This is a red flag symptom, so refer to a health care professional
During an initial meeting with a potential client it's important to ask if he's been
experiencing any red flag symptoms. Which of the following is not a red flag? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Night sweats
During the modified Thomas Test assessment for your client's right hip, she
demonstrates hip abduction in the resting position. Which of the following does this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: Shortening/stiffness of the right tensor fascia latae
2024-2025 Actual Exam from Credible Source
with 100 Questions and 100% Verified Detailed
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by
Professor
A client has 6/10 knee pain at the beginning of a workout. At the end of the first set of
the lateral step with a mini-band his knee pain decreased to 4/10. At the end of the
second set it decreased to 2/10. After the third set, his knee pain increased back to
4/10. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER: Perform a fourth set and see if
it helps
A client that demonstrates upper crossed syndrome typically has weakness in which of
the following muscle groups? - CORRECT ANSWER: Deep neck flexors
A concentric muscle action occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER: the pulling force of a
muscle is greater than the resistance force
A muscular force-couple occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER: two or more muscles
concurrently produce force in different directions to produce one movement
A stiff/shortened pectoralis minor causes which compensation of the scapula? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Anterior tilt
Activating the hip abductors has been shown to increase mobility of which of the
following muscle groups? - CORRECT ANSWER: Abdominals
After a workout, your client mentions that he feels a deep, nervy pain in his shoulder
that radiates down to his hand. You first course of action should be to: - CORRECT
ANSWER: tell him to get cleared from a physician or physical therapist before your next
workout
, After months of practicing a movement, an athlete is able to "automatically" produce
that movement very quickly. This is due to the development of: - CORRECT ANSWER:
Open-loop motor control
Considering the 180° of shoulder abduction required to reach overhead, how many
degrees comes from the scapulothoracic region? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60°
During a frontal plane view postural assessment you notice that your client's left
shoulder appears to be elevated/shrugged at rest. Which of the following is the most
appropriate corrective? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stretch for the left upper trapezius
During a sagittal plane postural assessment you observe anteriorly rotated shoulders.
Which of the following correctives is most likely to benefit the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Stretches for the pectorals
During a sagittal plane view postural assessment you notice that your client stands with
his knees slightly flexed. Which of the following does that indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER: He is a quad dominant person
During a squat, your client's knees buckle inward as she ascends. This problem is most
likely due to: - CORRECT ANSWER: weakness of the hip abductors and external rotator
During an initial interview with a potential client, he mentions that he has been
experiencing pain that feels like it's inside his knee joint. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: This is a red flag symptom, so refer to a health care professional
During an initial meeting with a potential client it's important to ask if he's been
experiencing any red flag symptoms. Which of the following is not a red flag? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Night sweats
During the modified Thomas Test assessment for your client's right hip, she
demonstrates hip abduction in the resting position. Which of the following does this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: Shortening/stiffness of the right tensor fascia latae
