BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST OUT QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS THE LATEST UPDATE

BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST OUT QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS THE LATEST UPDATE What country was Joseph Pilates born in? - ANSWER -Germany In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? - ANSWER -1926 What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? - ANSWER -New York City Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis? -100 -Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch -Swan -Side leg series -Single leg kicks - ANSWER --100 -Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - ANSWER -1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability) 2. Mermaid/Side stretch 3. Cat/cow What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? - ANSWER -ASIS and Pubic Bone -In supine, these are parallel to the ground -In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - ANSWER -1. Slightly bend the knees 2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems - ANSWER -1. Roll Up 2. Rolling like a Ball 3. Open Leg Rocker 4. Swimming 5. Saw 6. Double leg Stretch List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - ANSWER -1. Inhale facilitates spinal extension 2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion 3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation 4. Exhale activates your core 5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core - ANSWER -1. Fingertip Abdominals 2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement 3. All Fours Abdominals Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability - ANSWER - 1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility 2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability 3. Angels in the Snow - Shoulder Mobility 4. Pinwheel - Mobility 5. Plank - Stability 6. Standing Wall Pushup - Stability Name 4 Pre-Pilates Exercises for teaching pelvic stability - ANSWER -1. Marching 2. Toe taps 3. Opposite Arm/Leg Reach 4. Marching in Bridge Name 3 different stretching techniques - ANSWER -1. Contract/Release 2. Active Isolated Stretch 3. Static Stretching What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife? - ANSWER -Clara What did Joseph Pilates call his method? - ANSWER -Contrology Which of these mat exercises require caution for clients with low back problems? -Spine Twist -Rollover -Neck Pull -Leg Pull Down -Side Bend -Boomerang - ANSWER --Spine Twist -Rollover -Neck Pull -Side Bend -Boomerang Name 3 level 2 Mat exercises that increase scapular stability - ANSWER -1. Hip circles 2. Corkscrew 3. Leg Pull Down Does the diaphragm contract or release on inhalation? - ANSWER -Contract How would you modify Teaser for clients with tight hamstrings? - ANSWER --Bend knees enough to balance in teaser position (connective tissue slack) -Cue: Bring the thigh away to loosen the hips 9 Pilates Principles - ANSWER -1. Breathing 2. Balanced Muscle Development 3. Centering 4. Control 5. Concentration 6. Precision 7. Relaxation 8. Rhythm/Flow 9. Whole Body Movement 5 Pilates Movement Principles - ANSWER -1. Breathing 2. Lower Core Activation 3. Lumbopelvic Stability 4. Neutral Spine 5. Release Work 5 muscles of the core or inner unit - ANSWER -1. Diaphragm 2. Multifidi 3. Pelvic Floor 4. Psoas 5. Transversus abdominus Name at least 3 level 2 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with neck and shoulder injuries - ANSWER -1. Rollover 2. Advanced Corkscrew 3. Jackknife 4. Neckpull 5. Teaser 6. Boomerang 7. Hip Circles 8. Bicycle Shoulder Bridge Name at least 3 level 2 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with wrist injuries - ANSWER -1. Leg Pull Up 2. Hips Circles 3. Leg Pull Down 4. Side Bend Series 5. Scissors 6. Kneeling Side Kicks