"We're going to do a dynamic postural assessment today to
___________ " Correct Answers "To determine any patterns of
postural weakness, tell us what your current level of mobility
and fitness is in different planes of movement. This can also
point out and isolate any significant injuries or risk factors you
may currently have that will help us tailor an individual program
just for you. We'll also use the results as a baseline to see how
your mobility improves and to see if our program is working for
you"
Barbell deadlift Regression/progression Correct Answers
Regression: inchworm walk
Progression: One legged
Causes and consequences of lower crossed syndrome Correct
Answers Lower crossed syndrome is caused by tightness in the
iliopsoas, rectus femoris and lumbar portion of the erector
spinae. A consequence is a decreased ability of the lumbo-pelvic
complex to stabilize and support weight load placed on the spine
which can result in harmful compression and torsion on the low
back region. This may be one of the causes of your back pain.
To alleviate this, your program will focus on stretching the tight
muscles (iliopsoas, rectus femoris, lumbar erectors) and
strengthening the weak muscles such as the low abs, glutes and
hamstrings
Common cause and consequences of upper crossed syndrome
Correct Answers Excessive sitting at a desk. Upper crossed
syndrome creates a C-shaped curve that encourages shearing
, forces throughout the cervical and lumbar spine, which can
result in degenerative disk and joint disease
Common postural faults are the result of: Correct Answers
Long, weak muscles on one side of the joint and short, tight
muscles on the other side. These imbalances alter the function of
the joint as well as passive and dynamic posture.
Correct breathing for stretching Correct Answers Deep inhale
preparing for stretch, deep exhale going into stretch and deep
breathing throughout stretch
Cues for squat Correct Answers Begin with feet a little more
than shoulder width apart. Keeping your chest up and a neutral
spine, push hips back as if you're going to sit in a chair. Weight
should be in your heels and knees are tracking over the tops of
your feet. Squat until thighs are parallel with floor, as long as
spine maintains a neutral position and hips aren't flexing
excessively. Maintaining that same neutral posture and looking
forward, slowly rise, squeezing glutes at the top.
Cues for teaching lunge Correct Answers Starting in standing
position with a neutral spine and chest upright, take a big step
forward, coming onto the toes of the back foot and flexing at the
knees until front knee is flexed at 90 degrees. Front knee is
tracking right above the foot. Drive up from ball of front foot,
keeping neutral spine and chest up until back to starting position
How to spot deadlift Correct Answers Position yourself beside
client, watching for proper alignment (flat, neutral spine, knees
tracking over top of feet, weight in balls of feet)