Stott Pilates Exam - Basic Principles
with Complete Solutions
Breathing Principle Exercises -ANSWER - 1. Natural Breath Pattern
2. Breathing Flexed Forward
3. Lateral Cage Breathing While Supine
4. Pelvic Floor Engagement Sitting
5. Transversus Engagement Sitting
6. Breath Pattern Supine Incorporating Abdominals
Pelvic Placement Exercises -ANSWER - 1. Rocking Pelvis
2. Neutral to Imprint
3. Leg Slides OR Leg Lifts
Rib Placement Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Arm Raises
Scapular Movement & Stabilization Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Protraction/Retraction
2. Elevation/Depression
3. Arm Scissors
4. Arm Circles
Head & Cervical Placement - Things to Remember -ANSWER - -cervical spine should
hold its natural curve (anterior convex) and the skull should be balanced directly above
the shoulders in sitting/ standing
-pads/ pillows may be needed in supine/ prone to prevent hyperextension of the cervical
spine
-cervical spine should continue the line of the thoracic spine in neutral, during flexion,
extention, lateral flexion, and rotation
-cranio - vertebral flexion
-use these methods to stabilize cervical area and avoid strain
Head & Cervical Placement - Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Cranial-Vertebral Flexion (Head
Nods)
2. Modified Ab Prep
3. Modified Breast Stroke Prep
Breathing Principle Benefits -ANSWER - Mind-Body Awareness - promotes
concentration and awareness of self
3D nature of the mechanical movement of breath
Appropriate muscle activation - provides gas exchange between the lungs and
circulatory system
Pelvic Place -ANSWER -
with Complete Solutions
Breathing Principle Exercises -ANSWER - 1. Natural Breath Pattern
2. Breathing Flexed Forward
3. Lateral Cage Breathing While Supine
4. Pelvic Floor Engagement Sitting
5. Transversus Engagement Sitting
6. Breath Pattern Supine Incorporating Abdominals
Pelvic Placement Exercises -ANSWER - 1. Rocking Pelvis
2. Neutral to Imprint
3. Leg Slides OR Leg Lifts
Rib Placement Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Arm Raises
Scapular Movement & Stabilization Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Protraction/Retraction
2. Elevation/Depression
3. Arm Scissors
4. Arm Circles
Head & Cervical Placement - Things to Remember -ANSWER - -cervical spine should
hold its natural curve (anterior convex) and the skull should be balanced directly above
the shoulders in sitting/ standing
-pads/ pillows may be needed in supine/ prone to prevent hyperextension of the cervical
spine
-cervical spine should continue the line of the thoracic spine in neutral, during flexion,
extention, lateral flexion, and rotation
-cranio - vertebral flexion
-use these methods to stabilize cervical area and avoid strain
Head & Cervical Placement - Exercise -ANSWER - 1. Cranial-Vertebral Flexion (Head
Nods)
2. Modified Ab Prep
3. Modified Breast Stroke Prep
Breathing Principle Benefits -ANSWER - Mind-Body Awareness - promotes
concentration and awareness of self
3D nature of the mechanical movement of breath
Appropriate muscle activation - provides gas exchange between the lungs and
circulatory system
Pelvic Place -ANSWER -
