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A runner who experiences reoccuring episodes of plantar
fascitis, shin splints and patellar tendonitis is most likely
affected by which of the following postural distortion
syndromes? - Answer-pronation distortion syndrome
An estimated ACL injuries occur annually in the general
U.S. population. - Answer-80,000 to 100,000
During an overhead squat you notice an asymmetrical
weight shift, which muscles could be underactive? -
Answer-gluteus medius on the side of the shift
During an overhead squat you have low back rounds
compensation, which muscles could be underactive? -
Answer-erector spinae
During the overhead squat assessment, the compensation
of knees move inward can be attributed by overactivity of
which muscles? - Answer-vastus lateralis
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Florence and Henry Kendall addressed postural deviations
through the relationship of ? - Answer-agonist-antagonist
muscle groups
Flexion of the ankle is called - Answer-dorsiflexion
For a foot and ankle impairment what muscle should
receive SMR? - Answer-biceps femoris
If the knees move inward what muscles would receive
static stretching? - Answer-TFL
If client demonstrates an asymmetric shift which muscles
should receive static stretching? - Answer-TFL same side
If low back arches which muscles should receive SMR? -
Answer-Latissimus dorsi
Functionally tightened or overactive muscles
accompanying the lower extremity movement impairment
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syndrome include - Answer-peroneals, gastrocnemius,
soleus, hamstrings, IT band, adductors
Having an excessive forward lean in an overhead squat
during LPHC movement compensation what muscles may
be overactive? - Answer-soleus
A low back arch in the overhead squat indicates what
muscles are overactive? - Answer-hip flexors
Hips that are shifted off the midline are most likely
indicative of - Answer-load-bearing habits to the side
How many postural distortion patterns were identified by
Janda? - Answer-3
If a client sits all day this in turn can lead to tight______
that can cause postural imbalances? - Answer-hip flexors
If the client has a hip hike during the single leg squat
which muscle is underactive? - Answer-adductor complex
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If the hip drops during a single leg squat which muscle is
underactive? - Answer-quadratus lumborum
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely
underactive? - Answer-opposite side anterior tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles
should be SMR? - Answer-Gastrocnemius/Soleus
IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? - Answer-
runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to
muscles that stabilize the? - Answer-patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting
nearly - Answer-80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional
movement patters are known as? - Answer-synergists
NASM CES Final & Retake Exams COMPLETE EXAM!!!
(2026) | Actual Exam + Verified Questions | Corrective
Exercise Specialist Package||NEWEST EXAM!!
A runner who experiences reoccuring episodes of plantar
fascitis, shin splints and patellar tendonitis is most likely
affected by which of the following postural distortion
syndromes? - Answer-pronation distortion syndrome
An estimated ACL injuries occur annually in the general
U.S. population. - Answer-80,000 to 100,000
During an overhead squat you notice an asymmetrical
weight shift, which muscles could be underactive? -
Answer-gluteus medius on the side of the shift
During an overhead squat you have low back rounds
compensation, which muscles could be underactive? -
Answer-erector spinae
During the overhead squat assessment, the compensation
of knees move inward can be attributed by overactivity of
which muscles? - Answer-vastus lateralis
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Florence and Henry Kendall addressed postural deviations
through the relationship of ? - Answer-agonist-antagonist
muscle groups
Flexion of the ankle is called - Answer-dorsiflexion
For a foot and ankle impairment what muscle should
receive SMR? - Answer-biceps femoris
If the knees move inward what muscles would receive
static stretching? - Answer-TFL
If client demonstrates an asymmetric shift which muscles
should receive static stretching? - Answer-TFL same side
If low back arches which muscles should receive SMR? -
Answer-Latissimus dorsi
Functionally tightened or overactive muscles
accompanying the lower extremity movement impairment
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syndrome include - Answer-peroneals, gastrocnemius,
soleus, hamstrings, IT band, adductors
Having an excessive forward lean in an overhead squat
during LPHC movement compensation what muscles may
be overactive? - Answer-soleus
A low back arch in the overhead squat indicates what
muscles are overactive? - Answer-hip flexors
Hips that are shifted off the midline are most likely
indicative of - Answer-load-bearing habits to the side
How many postural distortion patterns were identified by
Janda? - Answer-3
If a client sits all day this in turn can lead to tight______
that can cause postural imbalances? - Answer-hip flexors
If the client has a hip hike during the single leg squat
which muscle is underactive? - Answer-adductor complex
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If the hip drops during a single leg squat which muscle is
underactive? - Answer-quadratus lumborum
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely
underactive? - Answer-opposite side anterior tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles
should be SMR? - Answer-Gastrocnemius/Soleus
IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? - Answer-
runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to
muscles that stabilize the? - Answer-patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting
nearly - Answer-80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional
movement patters are known as? - Answer-synergists
