CP FINAL WRITTEN PHYSIOTHERAPY 2025 TEST –
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS (A+
GUIDE)
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may need
to teach?
Eyes gaze on the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the abdominals engaged, spine long,
shoulder blades down while lifting out of the wrist
When stretching the psoas muscle with Eve's Lunge, which muscle should you cue to
contract for an effective stretch?
Glutes
What is the recommended spring setting for Arabesque?
(1) 1 Red (2) 1 Blue and 1 Red (3) 1 Green
When do you know a client is ready to jump on the Jumpboard?
(1) When they develop ample stability and control in their core and pelvis (2) When they can
maintain tabletop
How would you progress the Hundreds to make them more challenging?
Lower the legs on the first five counts and lift the legs back up on the next five counts
,When would it be appropriate to use the Pilates wedge on the Reformer during Footwork?
(1) Vertigo (2) Pregnancy (3) Medical condition that requires client to keep head above heart
What exercises must a client complete before trying Cast A Spell?
(1) Flat Back (2) Twist (3) Lean
What level of exercise is Jackrabbit?
Intermediate
What are the most common postural change(s) that can occur during pregancy?
(1) Lumbar spine lordosis (2) Anterior pelvic tilt (3) Slight kyphosis
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Is often referred to as "Runner's Knee". PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compression or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause which of the following?
(1) Imbalance of the VMO (2) Improper patella tracking (3) Weak VMO with improper timing
of muscle firing
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees
True
, Which of the following exercises would be best to introduce to a client who was just
cleared to resume activity after a spinal fusion?
Quadruped balance challenges
What is the best spinal movement for a client with spinal stenosis?
Neutral-based movements
"Flexed thoracic spine with an anterior tilt in the pelvis" describes which posture listed
below?
Kyphotic-lordotic posture
If a client is Kyphotic, what programming would be most appropriate?
Strengthening the thoracic extensors/mid back, stretching the pectorals/opening the chest
Your client has scoliosis, what would be the best approach to programming a workout?
Working both side equally, being careful not to encourage the curve or rotation
What are the best ways to modify Footwork for pregnant women?
Use props like wedge/jumpboard, incorporate Side-Lying Footwork, Footwork on the Chair
and Footwork at the Barre
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS (A+
GUIDE)
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may need
to teach?
Eyes gaze on the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the abdominals engaged, spine long,
shoulder blades down while lifting out of the wrist
When stretching the psoas muscle with Eve's Lunge, which muscle should you cue to
contract for an effective stretch?
Glutes
What is the recommended spring setting for Arabesque?
(1) 1 Red (2) 1 Blue and 1 Red (3) 1 Green
When do you know a client is ready to jump on the Jumpboard?
(1) When they develop ample stability and control in their core and pelvis (2) When they can
maintain tabletop
How would you progress the Hundreds to make them more challenging?
Lower the legs on the first five counts and lift the legs back up on the next five counts
,When would it be appropriate to use the Pilates wedge on the Reformer during Footwork?
(1) Vertigo (2) Pregnancy (3) Medical condition that requires client to keep head above heart
What exercises must a client complete before trying Cast A Spell?
(1) Flat Back (2) Twist (3) Lean
What level of exercise is Jackrabbit?
Intermediate
What are the most common postural change(s) that can occur during pregancy?
(1) Lumbar spine lordosis (2) Anterior pelvic tilt (3) Slight kyphosis
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Is often referred to as "Runner's Knee". PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compression or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause which of the following?
(1) Imbalance of the VMO (2) Improper patella tracking (3) Weak VMO with improper timing
of muscle firing
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees
True
, Which of the following exercises would be best to introduce to a client who was just
cleared to resume activity after a spinal fusion?
Quadruped balance challenges
What is the best spinal movement for a client with spinal stenosis?
Neutral-based movements
"Flexed thoracic spine with an anterior tilt in the pelvis" describes which posture listed
below?
Kyphotic-lordotic posture
If a client is Kyphotic, what programming would be most appropriate?
Strengthening the thoracic extensors/mid back, stretching the pectorals/opening the chest
Your client has scoliosis, what would be the best approach to programming a workout?
Working both side equally, being careful not to encourage the curve or rotation
What are the best ways to modify Footwork for pregnant women?
Use props like wedge/jumpboard, incorporate Side-Lying Footwork, Footwork on the Chair
and Footwork at the Barre
