Balanced Body Exam Questions with CORRECT Answers

Balanced Body (4) Questions with CORRECT Answers


Question:
Lateral System Actions
Answer:
adduction and abduction of hips

Question:
What exercise equipment did Pilates invent?
Answer:
Universal Reformer

Question:
What is the diaphragm and it's actions?
Answer:
It is the primary muscle of respiration. It forms a dome whose bottom edge
attaches to the inside of the rib cage, the 12th rib. It plays a major role in
breathing, as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates
the lungs.

Question:
What is Imprinted Spine?
Answer:
To imprint spine engage the abs and press the lower back toward the back with
engaging other muscles. Then engage glutes and hamstrings to bring lower back all
the way to the mat.

Question:
What is supported neutral spine?
Answer:
Supporting the lower spine by placing a lumbar roll, rolled up towel or rolled up
sticky mat under the back.

, Question:
List the lightest to heaviest springs on Reformer
Answer:
yellow, blue, red, green

Question:
Name some Reformer exercises that are contraindicated for clients with
osteoporosis?
Answer:
Hundreds, Short Box Abdominals, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Jackknife,
Corkscrew, Coordination, Teaser, Back Stroke, Short Spine Stretch, Long Spine
Stretch

Question:
Name some Reformer exercises that are recommended for clients with osteoporosis?
Answer:
Footwork, Feet in Straps, Pulling Straps, Standing, Swan, Arm Work Facing Back and
Front, Knee Stretch, Bridging, Long Box

Question:
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment when viewed from the FRONT?
Answer:
Hip: Center of pubic bone, inside ASIS

Question:
Ankle
Answer:
Center of ankle, 2nd toe

Question:
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment for the SIDE?
Answer:
Hip: High point of iliac crest

Question:
Knee
Answer:
Midpoint of lateral side of knee