PILATES EXAM NCPC | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Joseph Pilates - correct answer ✔✔Born in Germany in 1920's, wanted to coordinate the mind,
body and spirit
Total Hip Replacement - correct answer ✔✔Work on core control and do not go past pain free
range.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔Increased compression medial nerve in the hand
causing pain. Do not do weight bearing exercises.
Plantar Fasciitis - correct answer ✔✔Chronic inflammation in the bottom of foot causing pain.
Do comfortable stretches for the feet. Avoid excessive pointing.
Rotator Cuff Impingement - correct answer ✔✔Tendons of rotator cuff are compressed.
Overhead and internal rotation might be tough.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔Compression of varying nerve bundles from
neck to the arm. Tingling, coldness and numbness in the arm
Cardiovascular disease - correct answer ✔✔Stay hydrated, dont work out in hot room. Avoid
inversions, progress slowly.
Fibromyalgia - correct answer ✔✔Chronic pain illness, aches, pain and stiffness. Clients often
feel worse after exercising. Be slow, sustained and low resistance.
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - correct answer ✔✔Backup of stomach contents, avoid
eating before exercise, monitor supine motions and avoid inversions and breath holding.
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Joseph Pilates - correct answer ✔✔Born in Germany in 1920's, wanted to coordinate the mind,
body and spirit
Total Hip Replacement - correct answer ✔✔Work on core control and do not go past pain free
range.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔Increased compression medial nerve in the hand
causing pain. Do not do weight bearing exercises.
Plantar Fasciitis - correct answer ✔✔Chronic inflammation in the bottom of foot causing pain.
Do comfortable stretches for the feet. Avoid excessive pointing.
Rotator Cuff Impingement - correct answer ✔✔Tendons of rotator cuff are compressed.
Overhead and internal rotation might be tough.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔Compression of varying nerve bundles from
neck to the arm. Tingling, coldness and numbness in the arm
Cardiovascular disease - correct answer ✔✔Stay hydrated, dont work out in hot room. Avoid
inversions, progress slowly.
Fibromyalgia - correct answer ✔✔Chronic pain illness, aches, pain and stiffness. Clients often
feel worse after exercising. Be slow, sustained and low resistance.
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - correct answer ✔✔Backup of stomach contents, avoid
eating before exercise, monitor supine motions and avoid inversions and breath holding.
