Corrective Exercise Specialist - Quiz 8 Material - Final Exam Prep

Corrective Exercise Specialist - Quiz 8 Material - Final Exam Prep Q: Which test has research demonstrated is the best to assess normal function of the shoulder complex? - ANS 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? - ANS Stiffness of the IT band Q: Which of the following situations is stretching, foam rolling and soft tissue interventions most appropriate? - ANS 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: - ANS Protective tension Q: Optimal movement requires: - ANS 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? - ANS Decreases depth Q: Stiffness in an undamaged muscle is often due to: - ANS 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? - ANS Gluteus medius Q: When the gluteus medius is weak, which muscle is typically gets strained or injured? - ANS Tensor fascia latae (TFL) Q: Iliotibial band syndrome is often associated with which of the following? - ANS 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? - ANS Posterior tibialis Q: Why is it beneficial to perform corrective exercises that target many additional muscle groups? - ANS 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? - ANS Psoas Q: Which of the following hip muscles are typically weak/underactive in people of all ages? - ANS Abductors Q: What is a primary benefit of increasing stability within the trunk and pelvis? - ANS Increased mobility in the hips and shoulders Q: If a client lacks mobility in the right shoulder, which muscles should you activate first, given that proximal stability creates distal mobility? - ANS Muscles within the trunk and pelvis Q: Why is a mini-band placed above the knees during the modified side plank? - ANS To activate the hips' external rotators/abductors of the top leg Q: What problem occurs when a client's weight shifts toward the toes during a lateral step with mini-band? - ANS Glute activation decreases Q: How should you instruct your client to step du