Balanced Body Reformer Test Out Practice Exam - Verified Questions with Correct Answers - Pilates Anatomy,
Reformer 3 Programming, Sling Systems & Postural Alignment - Version 4
Balanced Body | Reformer Test Out | Pilates Anatomy | Reformer 3 Programming | Sling Systems & Postural Alignment |
Version 4 | High Yield
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. I. Pilates Anatomy - Powerhouse Components Transversus Abdominis Multifidus Pelvic Floor Diaphragm Obliques, TA Anticipatory
Contraction, Lateral Thoracic Breathing Inhale Ribs Lateral Posterior Exhale TA
2. II. Postural Alignment - Neutral Pelvis ASIS Pubic Symphysis Same Plane, Plumb Line Ear Over Acromion Greater Trochanter Anterior
Knee Lateral Malleolus, Ideal Alignment
3. III. Postural Syndromes - Upper Crossed Syndrome Tight Pecs Upper Traps Levator Weak Deep Neck Flexors Rhomboids Lower Traps
Forward Head Kyphosis, Lower Crossed Syndrome Tight Hip Flexors Erector Spinae Weak Glutes TA Anterior Pelvic Tilt Lordosis
4. IV. Sling Systems - Anterior Oblique Sling External Oblique Contralateral Adductors Internal Oblique Rotational Stability, Posterior Oblique
Sling Latissimus Contralateral Glute Max TL Fascia SI Joint Stability Pulling Straps
5. V. Sling Systems - Deep Longitudinal System Multifidus Erector Spinae TL Fascia Sacrotuberous Biceps Femoris Extension Stability,
Lateral Sling Glute Med Min Contralateral Adductors QL Frontal Plane Side Splits
6. VI. Reformer 3 Programming - Beginner Intermediate Advanced Progressions, Spring Selection Light Medium Heavy, Footwork Foot Bar
High Low, Safety Osteoporosis Avoid Flexion, Diastasis Avoid Loaded Flexion Coning
7. VII. Reformer 3 Exercises - Footwork, Long Stretch Series Scapular Stability Serratus Anterior Lower Traps, Short Spine Articulation
Hamstring Flexibility, Knee Stretches Round Shape TA Glutes Hamstrings, Elephant Hip Hinge
8. VIII. Reformer 3 Exercises - Short Box Series Intermediate Advanced Spinal Articulation Core Control Contraindicated Osteoporosis Disc
Herniation, Seated Arm Work Scapular Retraction Depression
9. IX. Corrective Cues and Modifications - Anterior Pelvic Tilt Tight Hip Flexors Weak Glutes TA Cue Posterior Pelvic Tilt, Lumbar Extension
Compensation Cue Hip Hinge Neutral Spine, Reduce Springs Knees Down
10. X. Safety and Test Out Criteria - When to Stop Pain Dizziness Loss Neutral Compensation, Evaluator Looks Anatomy Cueing Alignment
Spring Selection Safety Programming Modifications Sling Integration Communication Flow
11. XI. Practice Questions - High Yield - Each Question Asked Like Real Balanced Body Reformer Test Out
12. XII. Answer Key with Detailed Rationales and Pilates Principles
,BALANCED BODY REFORMER TEST OUT - HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS - EACH QUESTION ASKED LIKE REAL
EXAM
Based on Balanced Body Reformer 3 Programming, Pilates Anatomy, Sling Systems, Postural Alignment Principles. High Yield.
1. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
B. Only knee bend
C. No compensation
D. Only arm bend
Answer: A
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
2. Longitudinal sling system includes?
A. Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae thoracolumbar fascia sacrotuberous ligament biceps femoris - spinal extension stability
B. Only rectus
C. No system
D. Only pecs
Answer: A
Rationale: Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae TL fascia sacrotuberous biceps femoris - extension stability.
3. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. No pattern
B. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
C. Hold breath
D. Belly breathing only
Answer: B
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
4. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
B. Hold breath
C. No pattern
D. Belly breathing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
5. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. Hold breath
B. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
C. Belly breathing only
D. No pattern
Answer: B
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
6. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Only arm bend
B. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
C. Only knee bend
D. No compensation
Answer: B
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
7. Sling Systems: Anterior oblique sling includes which muscles and function?
A. Only glutes
B. External oblique + contralateral adductors + internal oblique - rotational stability, force closure of pelvis, important for single leg work
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. No sling
Answer: B
Rationale: Anterior oblique sling: external oblique + contralateral adductors + internal oblique - rotational stability, pelvis force closure.
8. Posterior oblique sling - what muscles and role in Reformer pulling straps?
A. Only quads
B. Only biceps
C. Latissimus dorsi + contralateral glute max + thoracolumbar fascia - force closure sacroiliac joint, pulling straps stability
D. No sling
Answer: C
Rationale: Posterior oblique sling latissimus + contralateral glute max + TL fascia - SI joint stability, pulling straps.
9. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
, A. Only arms
B. Only glutes
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
Answer: D
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
10. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
A. Only glutes
B. Only rectus abdominis
C. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
D. Only arms
Answer: C
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
11. Longitudinal sling system includes?
A. Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae thoracolumbar fascia sacrotuberous ligament biceps femoris - spinal extension stability
B. Only pecs
C. Only rectus
D. No system
Answer: A
Rationale: Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae TL fascia sacrotuberous biceps femoris - extension stability.
12. Pilates Anatomy: What is the primary role of transversus abdominis (TA) in Reformer work?
A. Hip flexion
B. No role
C. Spinal extension
D. Deep core stabilization, anticipatory contraction before movement, maintains neutral spine and supports lumbar spine during spring load
Answer: D
Rationale: TA deep core stabilization, anticipatory contraction, maintains neutral spine, supports lumbar during spring resistance.
13. Posterior oblique sling - what muscles and role in Reformer pulling straps?
A. Only quads
B. Only biceps
C. No sling
D. Latissimus dorsi + contralateral glute max + thoracolumbar fascia - force closure sacroiliac joint, pulling straps stability
Answer: D
Rationale: Posterior oblique sling latissimus + contralateral glute max + TL fascia - SI joint stability, pulling straps.
14. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
A. Only glutes
B. Only arms
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
Answer: D
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
15. During Reformer 3 Programming, a client cannot maintain scapular stability during Long Stretch Series. Which muscles are weak and what
is the modification?
A. Tight glutes
B. Weak biceps
C. Weak serratus anterior and lower trapezius, tight pec major/minor - cue scapular protraction, modify to knees down or reduce springs, check
alignment
D. No weakness
Answer: C
Rationale: Long Stretch requires serratus anterior, lower trapezius stability. Weakness causes winging. Tight pecs. Cue protraction, modify knees down,
reduce spring load.
16. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Continue through pain
B. Only when client says
C. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
D. Never stop
Answer: C
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
17. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Only when client says
B. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
C. Continue through pain
, D. Never stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
18. During Knee Stretches on Reformer, client compensates with lumbar extension. What is correction?
A. Cue TA engagement, neutral spine, hip hinge, reduce springs, check round shape - avoid lumbar extension, focus on glutes hamstrings
B. More extension
C. Increase springs
D. No correction
Answer: A
Rationale: Knee Stretches compensation lumbar extension - cue TA neutral spine hip hinge glutes hamstrings reduce springs round shape.
19. A client presents with forward head posture and kyphosis during Seated Arm Work on Reformer. Which postural alignment cue and sling
system is affected?
A. Only tight hamstrings
B. Upper crossed syndrome - tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps - cue axial elongation, scapular retraction
depression, chin nod
C. Lower crossed syndrome
D. No syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: Forward head kyphosis = upper crossed syndrome tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps. Cue
elongation, retraction depression, chin tuck.
20. A client presents with forward head posture and kyphosis during Seated Arm Work on Reformer. Which postural alignment cue and sling
system is affected?
A. Upper crossed syndrome - tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps - cue axial elongation, scapular retraction
depression, chin nod
B. Only tight hamstrings
C. No syndrome
D. Lower crossed syndrome
Answer: A
Rationale: Forward head kyphosis = upper crossed syndrome tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps. Cue
elongation, retraction depression, chin tuck.
21. During Reformer 3 Programming, a client cannot maintain scapular stability during Long Stretch Series. Which muscles are weak and what
is the modification?
A. Weak biceps
B. Weak serratus anterior and lower trapezius, tight pec major/minor - cue scapular protraction, modify to knees down or reduce springs, check
alignment
C. Tight glutes
D. No weakness
Answer: B
Rationale: Long Stretch requires serratus anterior, lower trapezius stability. Weakness causes winging. Tight pecs. Cue protraction, modify knees down,
reduce spring load.
22. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Never stop
B. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
C. Only when client says
D. Continue through pain
Answer: B
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
23. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Only knee bend
B. No compensation
C. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
D. Only arm bend
Answer: C
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
24. During Short Spine Massage, the client cannot articulate through spine. What is the likely restriction and correction?
A. Tight shoulders
B. Weak biceps
C. Tight hamstrings and limited spinal articulation, weak TA - cue sequential articulation, modify with bent knees, check tailbone, use lighter springs
D. No restriction
Answer: C
Rationale: Short Spine requires hamstring flexibility and spinal articulation. Tight hamstrings limit. Weak TA. Cue sequential, bent knees modification,
lighter springs.
25. Longitudinal sling system includes?
Reformer 3 Programming, Sling Systems & Postural Alignment - Version 4
Balanced Body | Reformer Test Out | Pilates Anatomy | Reformer 3 Programming | Sling Systems & Postural Alignment |
Version 4 | High Yield
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. I. Pilates Anatomy - Powerhouse Components Transversus Abdominis Multifidus Pelvic Floor Diaphragm Obliques, TA Anticipatory
Contraction, Lateral Thoracic Breathing Inhale Ribs Lateral Posterior Exhale TA
2. II. Postural Alignment - Neutral Pelvis ASIS Pubic Symphysis Same Plane, Plumb Line Ear Over Acromion Greater Trochanter Anterior
Knee Lateral Malleolus, Ideal Alignment
3. III. Postural Syndromes - Upper Crossed Syndrome Tight Pecs Upper Traps Levator Weak Deep Neck Flexors Rhomboids Lower Traps
Forward Head Kyphosis, Lower Crossed Syndrome Tight Hip Flexors Erector Spinae Weak Glutes TA Anterior Pelvic Tilt Lordosis
4. IV. Sling Systems - Anterior Oblique Sling External Oblique Contralateral Adductors Internal Oblique Rotational Stability, Posterior Oblique
Sling Latissimus Contralateral Glute Max TL Fascia SI Joint Stability Pulling Straps
5. V. Sling Systems - Deep Longitudinal System Multifidus Erector Spinae TL Fascia Sacrotuberous Biceps Femoris Extension Stability,
Lateral Sling Glute Med Min Contralateral Adductors QL Frontal Plane Side Splits
6. VI. Reformer 3 Programming - Beginner Intermediate Advanced Progressions, Spring Selection Light Medium Heavy, Footwork Foot Bar
High Low, Safety Osteoporosis Avoid Flexion, Diastasis Avoid Loaded Flexion Coning
7. VII. Reformer 3 Exercises - Footwork, Long Stretch Series Scapular Stability Serratus Anterior Lower Traps, Short Spine Articulation
Hamstring Flexibility, Knee Stretches Round Shape TA Glutes Hamstrings, Elephant Hip Hinge
8. VIII. Reformer 3 Exercises - Short Box Series Intermediate Advanced Spinal Articulation Core Control Contraindicated Osteoporosis Disc
Herniation, Seated Arm Work Scapular Retraction Depression
9. IX. Corrective Cues and Modifications - Anterior Pelvic Tilt Tight Hip Flexors Weak Glutes TA Cue Posterior Pelvic Tilt, Lumbar Extension
Compensation Cue Hip Hinge Neutral Spine, Reduce Springs Knees Down
10. X. Safety and Test Out Criteria - When to Stop Pain Dizziness Loss Neutral Compensation, Evaluator Looks Anatomy Cueing Alignment
Spring Selection Safety Programming Modifications Sling Integration Communication Flow
11. XI. Practice Questions - High Yield - Each Question Asked Like Real Balanced Body Reformer Test Out
12. XII. Answer Key with Detailed Rationales and Pilates Principles
,BALANCED BODY REFORMER TEST OUT - HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS - EACH QUESTION ASKED LIKE REAL
EXAM
Based on Balanced Body Reformer 3 Programming, Pilates Anatomy, Sling Systems, Postural Alignment Principles. High Yield.
1. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
B. Only knee bend
C. No compensation
D. Only arm bend
Answer: A
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
2. Longitudinal sling system includes?
A. Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae thoracolumbar fascia sacrotuberous ligament biceps femoris - spinal extension stability
B. Only rectus
C. No system
D. Only pecs
Answer: A
Rationale: Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae TL fascia sacrotuberous biceps femoris - extension stability.
3. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. No pattern
B. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
C. Hold breath
D. Belly breathing only
Answer: B
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
4. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
B. Hold breath
C. No pattern
D. Belly breathing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
5. What is correct breathing pattern in Pilates Reformer?
A. Hold breath
B. Lateral thoracic breathing - inhale to expand ribs laterally posteriorly, exhale engage TA pelvic floor, exhale on effort
C. Belly breathing only
D. No pattern
Answer: B
Rationale: Pilates breathing lateral thoracic inhale ribs lateral posterior exhale TA pelvic floor exhale on effort.
6. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Only arm bend
B. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
C. Only knee bend
D. No compensation
Answer: B
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
7. Sling Systems: Anterior oblique sling includes which muscles and function?
A. Only glutes
B. External oblique + contralateral adductors + internal oblique - rotational stability, force closure of pelvis, important for single leg work
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. No sling
Answer: B
Rationale: Anterior oblique sling: external oblique + contralateral adductors + internal oblique - rotational stability, pelvis force closure.
8. Posterior oblique sling - what muscles and role in Reformer pulling straps?
A. Only quads
B. Only biceps
C. Latissimus dorsi + contralateral glute max + thoracolumbar fascia - force closure sacroiliac joint, pulling straps stability
D. No sling
Answer: C
Rationale: Posterior oblique sling latissimus + contralateral glute max + TL fascia - SI joint stability, pulling straps.
9. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
, A. Only arms
B. Only glutes
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
Answer: D
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
10. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
A. Only glutes
B. Only rectus abdominis
C. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
D. Only arms
Answer: C
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
11. Longitudinal sling system includes?
A. Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae thoracolumbar fascia sacrotuberous ligament biceps femoris - spinal extension stability
B. Only pecs
C. Only rectus
D. No system
Answer: A
Rationale: Deep longitudinal system multifidus erector spinae TL fascia sacrotuberous biceps femoris - extension stability.
12. Pilates Anatomy: What is the primary role of transversus abdominis (TA) in Reformer work?
A. Hip flexion
B. No role
C. Spinal extension
D. Deep core stabilization, anticipatory contraction before movement, maintains neutral spine and supports lumbar spine during spring load
Answer: D
Rationale: TA deep core stabilization, anticipatory contraction, maintains neutral spine, supports lumbar during spring resistance.
13. Posterior oblique sling - what muscles and role in Reformer pulling straps?
A. Only quads
B. Only biceps
C. No sling
D. Latissimus dorsi + contralateral glute max + thoracolumbar fascia - force closure sacroiliac joint, pulling straps stability
Answer: D
Rationale: Posterior oblique sling latissimus + contralateral glute max + TL fascia - SI joint stability, pulling straps.
14. Pilates Anatomy: What is powerhouse and its components?
A. Only glutes
B. Only arms
C. Only rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, internal/external obliques - box from ribs to pelvis - core control center
Answer: D
Rationale: Powerhouse TA multifidus pelvic floor diaphragm obliques - ribs to pelvis box.
15. During Reformer 3 Programming, a client cannot maintain scapular stability during Long Stretch Series. Which muscles are weak and what
is the modification?
A. Tight glutes
B. Weak biceps
C. Weak serratus anterior and lower trapezius, tight pec major/minor - cue scapular protraction, modify to knees down or reduce springs, check
alignment
D. No weakness
Answer: C
Rationale: Long Stretch requires serratus anterior, lower trapezius stability. Weakness causes winging. Tight pecs. Cue protraction, modify knees down,
reduce spring load.
16. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Continue through pain
B. Only when client says
C. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
D. Never stop
Answer: C
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
17. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Only when client says
B. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
C. Continue through pain
, D. Never stop
Answer: B
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
18. During Knee Stretches on Reformer, client compensates with lumbar extension. What is correction?
A. Cue TA engagement, neutral spine, hip hinge, reduce springs, check round shape - avoid lumbar extension, focus on glutes hamstrings
B. More extension
C. Increase springs
D. No correction
Answer: A
Rationale: Knee Stretches compensation lumbar extension - cue TA neutral spine hip hinge glutes hamstrings reduce springs round shape.
19. A client presents with forward head posture and kyphosis during Seated Arm Work on Reformer. Which postural alignment cue and sling
system is affected?
A. Only tight hamstrings
B. Upper crossed syndrome - tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps - cue axial elongation, scapular retraction
depression, chin nod
C. Lower crossed syndrome
D. No syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: Forward head kyphosis = upper crossed syndrome tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps. Cue
elongation, retraction depression, chin tuck.
20. A client presents with forward head posture and kyphosis during Seated Arm Work on Reformer. Which postural alignment cue and sling
system is affected?
A. Upper crossed syndrome - tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps - cue axial elongation, scapular retraction
depression, chin nod
B. Only tight hamstrings
C. No syndrome
D. Lower crossed syndrome
Answer: A
Rationale: Forward head kyphosis = upper crossed syndrome tight pecs upper traps levator, weak deep neck flexors rhomboids lower traps. Cue
elongation, retraction depression, chin tuck.
21. During Reformer 3 Programming, a client cannot maintain scapular stability during Long Stretch Series. Which muscles are weak and what
is the modification?
A. Weak biceps
B. Weak serratus anterior and lower trapezius, tight pec major/minor - cue scapular protraction, modify to knees down or reduce springs, check
alignment
C. Tight glutes
D. No weakness
Answer: B
Rationale: Long Stretch requires serratus anterior, lower trapezius stability. Weakness causes winging. Tight pecs. Cue protraction, modify knees down,
reduce spring load.
22. Reformer safety: When to stop exercise?
A. Never stop
B. Pain, dizziness, loss of neutral, compensatory patterns, spring detachment, client cannot maintain form, sharp joint pain
C. Only when client says
D. Continue through pain
Answer: B
Rationale: Stop if pain dizziness loss neutral compensation spring issue sharp pain.
23. During Elephant on Reformer, what is common compensation and fix?
A. Only knee bend
B. No compensation
C. Flexing lumbar instead of hips - cue hip hinge, TA, hamstrings stretch, keep spine long, reduce springs, tailbone up
D. Only arm bend
Answer: C
Rationale: Elephant compensation lumbar flexion not hip hinge - cue hip hinge TA hamstrings long spine reduce springs.
24. During Short Spine Massage, the client cannot articulate through spine. What is the likely restriction and correction?
A. Tight shoulders
B. Weak biceps
C. Tight hamstrings and limited spinal articulation, weak TA - cue sequential articulation, modify with bent knees, check tailbone, use lighter springs
D. No restriction
Answer: C
Rationale: Short Spine requires hamstring flexibility and spinal articulation. Tight hamstrings limit. Weak TA. Cue sequential, bent knees modification,
lighter springs.
25. Longitudinal sling system includes?
