Corrective Exercise Study Guide 2023 with complete
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hip abduction
The modified Thomas test assesses mobility in all of the following joint motions
EXCEPT.....
eccentric muscle action
Which component of the muscle action spectrum is responsible for the deceleration of a
joint motion?
Gastrocnemius
Consider a client who demonstrates knee valgus during an overhead squat
assessment. Having the client repeat the squat with the heels elevated resolves the
knee valgus. Which of the following muscles is likely overactive in this scenario?
10
How many repetitions are recommended when completing one of the upper extremity
loaded movement assessments (i.e. the loaded push, loaded pull, or loaded overhead
press assessment)?
C., A., D., B.
Place the following NASM movement assessments in the most appropriate order:
A. Single Leg Squat
B. Depth Jump
C. Overhead Squat
D. Loaded Squat
Davies test
Consider the novel change of direction test outlined in the Worst, et al article (A Novel
Test To Assess Change of Direction: Development, Reliability, and Rehabilitation
Considerations). Which of the NASM movement assessments does the test used in the
article MOST closely resemble in its execution?
Shoulder flexion (clavicular fibers), horizontal adduction and internal rotation
What is the concentric action of this muscle?
foam rolling is effective at increasing the range of motion at a joint
Based on the results of the Skinner, et al, systematic review on the effects of foam
rolling, which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of rolling on
athletic performance?
Shoulder flexion and internal rotation
What is the concentric action of this muscle?
supine hip abduction and external rotation
Consider the scenario of knee valgus noted in an overhead squat assessment. You
suspect the hip adductors are overactive. Which of the following mobility assessments
will you use to test your hypothesis?
overlap between client intake questionnaire responses, static malalignments, and
movement compensations
The specific mobility assessments selected to include as part of the CES Assessment
Flow should be based on which of the following?
increased ipsilateral pronation during weight bearing
, What effect may an underactive or weak gluteus medius have on ankle motion?
adjacent joints and tissues, above and below, must move more to compensate for
the dysfunctional ROM
What is the consequence of having low range of motion at a given joint to the overall
Human Movement System?
Latissimus dorsi
You identify that an athlete/client displays qualities of the upper crossed syndrome
during a static posture assessment. Which of the following muscles will you predict to
be potentially overly-shortened and therefore seek to evaluate further with additional
assessments?
Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS)
erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, biceps femoris,
peroneus longus; active during normal gait
Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS) latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus,
thoracolumbar fascia; supports another subsystem in stabilizing sacroiliac joint
during gait
Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS) internal and external obliques, hip adductors,
hip external rotators; stabilize pelvis, contribute to leg swing
Lateral Subsystem (LS) Quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius, tensor fascia
latae, hip adductors; frontal plane pelvofemoral stability
Match the functional anatomy subsystem in the left column with its appropriate
description in the right column.
"movement strategies"
Which of the following terms is the BEST choice to use when describing observed
movement compensations from an assessment to your client?
osteoporosis
Which of the following is a contraindication of myofascial rolling?
Neuromuscular efficiency
Consider the olympic gymnast who wins the gold medal on the vault apparatus. Which
of the following terms describes this athlete's elite ability to produce force, reduce force,
and dynamically stabilize the human movement system in all 3 planes of motion?
True
When conducting a static posture assessment on an individual, they should ideally wear
form fitting clothing and be barefoot.
8-9
It is recommended that adults sleep how many hours each night?
wrist and hand
Which of the following is NOT part of the NASM kinetic chain checkpoints?
Pain Diagnosis
Which of the following is NOT one of the 2 primary domains of skills possessed by a
Personal Trainer who is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist?
altered reciprocal inhibition
Imagine that you identify an overactive psoas in the hip joints of your client that is
leading to synergistic dominance by the hamstrings during hip extension. Which of the
following terms describes how the overactive psoas lead to the synergistic dominance?
force-couple
solution
hip abduction
The modified Thomas test assesses mobility in all of the following joint motions
EXCEPT.....
eccentric muscle action
Which component of the muscle action spectrum is responsible for the deceleration of a
joint motion?
Gastrocnemius
Consider a client who demonstrates knee valgus during an overhead squat
assessment. Having the client repeat the squat with the heels elevated resolves the
knee valgus. Which of the following muscles is likely overactive in this scenario?
10
How many repetitions are recommended when completing one of the upper extremity
loaded movement assessments (i.e. the loaded push, loaded pull, or loaded overhead
press assessment)?
C., A., D., B.
Place the following NASM movement assessments in the most appropriate order:
A. Single Leg Squat
B. Depth Jump
C. Overhead Squat
D. Loaded Squat
Davies test
Consider the novel change of direction test outlined in the Worst, et al article (A Novel
Test To Assess Change of Direction: Development, Reliability, and Rehabilitation
Considerations). Which of the NASM movement assessments does the test used in the
article MOST closely resemble in its execution?
Shoulder flexion (clavicular fibers), horizontal adduction and internal rotation
What is the concentric action of this muscle?
foam rolling is effective at increasing the range of motion at a joint
Based on the results of the Skinner, et al, systematic review on the effects of foam
rolling, which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of rolling on
athletic performance?
Shoulder flexion and internal rotation
What is the concentric action of this muscle?
supine hip abduction and external rotation
Consider the scenario of knee valgus noted in an overhead squat assessment. You
suspect the hip adductors are overactive. Which of the following mobility assessments
will you use to test your hypothesis?
overlap between client intake questionnaire responses, static malalignments, and
movement compensations
The specific mobility assessments selected to include as part of the CES Assessment
Flow should be based on which of the following?
increased ipsilateral pronation during weight bearing
, What effect may an underactive or weak gluteus medius have on ankle motion?
adjacent joints and tissues, above and below, must move more to compensate for
the dysfunctional ROM
What is the consequence of having low range of motion at a given joint to the overall
Human Movement System?
Latissimus dorsi
You identify that an athlete/client displays qualities of the upper crossed syndrome
during a static posture assessment. Which of the following muscles will you predict to
be potentially overly-shortened and therefore seek to evaluate further with additional
assessments?
Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS)
erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, biceps femoris,
peroneus longus; active during normal gait
Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS) latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus,
thoracolumbar fascia; supports another subsystem in stabilizing sacroiliac joint
during gait
Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS) internal and external obliques, hip adductors,
hip external rotators; stabilize pelvis, contribute to leg swing
Lateral Subsystem (LS) Quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius, tensor fascia
latae, hip adductors; frontal plane pelvofemoral stability
Match the functional anatomy subsystem in the left column with its appropriate
description in the right column.
"movement strategies"
Which of the following terms is the BEST choice to use when describing observed
movement compensations from an assessment to your client?
osteoporosis
Which of the following is a contraindication of myofascial rolling?
Neuromuscular efficiency
Consider the olympic gymnast who wins the gold medal on the vault apparatus. Which
of the following terms describes this athlete's elite ability to produce force, reduce force,
and dynamically stabilize the human movement system in all 3 planes of motion?
True
When conducting a static posture assessment on an individual, they should ideally wear
form fitting clothing and be barefoot.
8-9
It is recommended that adults sleep how many hours each night?
wrist and hand
Which of the following is NOT part of the NASM kinetic chain checkpoints?
Pain Diagnosis
Which of the following is NOT one of the 2 primary domains of skills possessed by a
Personal Trainer who is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist?
altered reciprocal inhibition
Imagine that you identify an overactive psoas in the hip joints of your client that is
leading to synergistic dominance by the hamstrings during hip extension. Which of the
following terms describes how the overactive psoas lead to the synergistic dominance?
force-couple
