Canfitpro Practical Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+

What are dynamic assessments useful for? - Answer Helps us gain insight into patterns of postural weakness, level of mobility and overall fitness level. Also may isolate significant injuries or risk factors and helps us tailor an individualized program for you (for example, focusing on squat mechanics and hip and ankle mobility to improve overhead squat). Also establishes a baseline to track your progress and see how much you improve What is the purpose of a passive postural assessment? - Answer A passive postural assessment determines whether you need to address any obvious postural concerns. The benefit of a PPA is that you can passively observe the client at no risk to them because they aren't exercising to determine whether muscle imbalances are present because of tightness or weakness in certain areas of the body. Common postural faults are the result of: - Answer Long, weak muscles on one side of the joint and short, tight muscles on the other side. These imbalances alter the function of the joint as well as passive and dynamic posture. Upper Crossed Syndrome - Answer Postural stress resulting primarily from imbalances displayed in the muscles that bridge and connect the head, neck, shoulder girdle and thorax. Short and tight muscles: pectorals, upper trapezius, levator scapulae and the suboccipitals and potentially gluteals and hamstrings Muscles prone to becomming lengthened and weakened in upper crossed syndrome: - Answer Cervical spine flexors and extensors, lower and middle trapezius, rhomboids and serratus anterior. A lat pull down would be a good exercise to incorporate into your program to strengthen rhomboids and trapezius, for example. One of the greatest effects of upper crossed syndrome: - Answer Weakening of the diaphragm which can alter optimal breathing patterns Physical presentation of a person with upper crossed syndrome - Answer Increased curvature of thoracic spine (kyphosis), decreased lumbar curvature aka flat back. Common cause and consequences of upper crossed syndrome - Answer Excessive sitting at a desk. Upper crossed syndrome creates a C-shaped curve that encourages shearing forces throughout the cervical and lumbar spine, which can result in degenerative disk and joint disease Lower crossed syndrome is caused by a tightness of _______ and a weakness of _______ - Answer iliopsoas, rectus femoris, lumbar erector spinae. - lower abdominals, gluteals, and hamstrings Physical appearance of lower crossed syndrome - Answer Rounded shoulders and significantly increased curve in lower back (lordosis) Causes and consequences of lower crossed syndrome - Answer Lower crossed syndrome is caused by tightness in the iliopsoas, rectus femoris and lumbar portion of the erector spinae. A consequence is a decreased ability of the lumbo-pelvic complex to stabilize and support weight load placed on the spine which can result in harmful compression and torsion on the low back region. This may be one of the causes of your back pain. To alleviate this, your program will focus on stretching the tight muscles (iliopsoas, rectus femoris, lumbar erectors) and strengthening the weak muscles such as the low abs, glutes and hamstrings