PIlates Method Alliance Exam- Assessment Factors-Questions and Answers

PIlates Method Alliance Exam- Assessment Factors-Questions and Answers Lordosis - Answer- Anterior curves in cervical and lumbar spines Kyphosis - Answer- Posterior curves in the thoracic and sacral regions of the spine Flat-Back - Answer- Decreased lumbosacral angle, decreased lumbar lordosis, hip extension and posterior tilt of pelvis Hyperlordosis - Answer- Anterior tilt of pelvis, increased lumbar lordosis Sway-Back - Answer- anterior shift of pelvis, hip extension, posterior shift of thorax, increased lumbar lordosis, increased thoracic kyphosis, forward head. Scoliosis - Answer- Three dimensional condition where the spine deviates laterally and is defined by a Cobb angle measurement of 10 degrees or more. Can caused fixed rotation and side bending of the vertebrae, unlevel pelvis, unlevel shoulders, rib prominence and other body asymmetries Structural Scoliosis - Answer- Idiopathic, irreversible spinal lateral curvature of unknown etiology Functional Scoliosis - Answer- Reversible, lateral curvature of the spine that is often caused by leg length discrepancies, pain or muscle imbalance C-Curve Scoliosis - Answer- One lateral curve of the spine occurring in the frontal plane. Causes vertebrae to rotate as well as to side-bend S-Curve Scoliosis - Answer- Two lateral curves of the spine occurring in opposite directions in the frontal plane. Causes the vertebrae to rotate as well as to side bend Valgus - Answer- Outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint Varus - Answer- Inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone joint Ideal standing posture - Answer- Align the ear, the center of the shoulder, the greater trochanter , the knee and the front of the ankle Plumbline Postural Assessment - Answer- Viewed from the side, this alignment displays a straight line from earlobe to shoulder to just behind the hip to the front of the knee and ankles Weight bearing - Answer- Weight of body is distributed among 3 points: The tripod of the calcaneus, 1st metatarsal, 5th metatarsal. Posterior Postural View - Answer- Calcaneous, achilles, popliteal fossa, gluteal fold, psis, iliac crest space between ribs and upper extremity, scapular position, head position Anterior Postural View - Answer- Ankle, patella, ASIS, Ribs, clavicle, earlobe, arm length Lateral Postural View - Answer- Front of lateral malleolus, knee joint, greater trochanter, midline of trunk, shoulder, neck, earlobe, hand position Dynamic Assessment - Answer- Assessing coordination and faulty alignment in movement Intake and Interview - Answer- General information, medical history, physical activity, current status Client Goal Establishment - Answer- Meaningful, functionally relevant goals to he client and what they expect from pilates regime