Pilates Reformer 1 Comprehensive Test Bank Full Solution Graded A+

PILATES REFORMER 1 COMPREHENSIVE
TEST BANK FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+

●● kyphosis
Answer: a posterior curvature of the thoracic spine resulting in a
hunchback


●● Flat back posture characteristics:
Answer: flat lumber and lower thoracic, posterior tilt pelvis, extended
hips & knees


●● Muscle Balance Summary of Flat Back Posture
Answer: long and weak hip flexors, strong and tight hamstrings, strong
neck extensors


●● Exercise plan for Flat Back Posture
Answer: Mobilise the spine (particularly thoracic spine), strengthen hip
flexors, lengthen and stretch hamstrings, work with neutral spine and
pelvis as much as possible


●● Muscle Balance Summary of Lordhosis
Answer: anterior tilt of pelvis causing short and strong hip flexors but
long and weak hamstrings

, ●● Muscle Balance Summary of Kyphosis
Answer: Strong and short lower Erector Spinae, Increased thoracic
flexion causes weak Erector Spinae, Rhomboids and middle Trapezius,
Tight Pectorals,


●● Exercise Plan for Lordhosis
Answer: Strecth hip flexors, strengthen hamstrings & gluteal muscles,
emphasize lumbar flexion


●● Swayback posture
Answer: posterior tlt of pelis, flat or flexed lumbar spine, kyphotic
thoracic spine, extended neck forward


●● Exercise Plan for Kyphosis
Answer: stretch pectorals, strengthen obliques and scapula stabilisers,
emphasis thoracic extension


●● Muscle Balance Summary for Sway Back Posture
Answer: weak abdominals, weak one joint hip flexors, weak upper back
extensors, weak external obliques


●● Exercise Plan for Sway Back Posture