Pillar Preparation ( EXOS ) Questions With
Solutions
What are the components of the pillar anatomy? 1. shoulder/scap,
2. thoracic spine
3. lumbar spine
4. pelvis hips
What joints provide stability? 1. shoulder/scap,
2. lumbar spine
3. knee
4. foot
What joints provide mobility? 1. thoracic spine
2. pelvis hips
3. ankle
What is the role of the nervous system in relation with movement? to coordinate
movement through muscle recruitment and managing that movement based on sensory feedback.
, Pillar Preparation ( EXOS ) Questions With
Solutions
What is our goal as a Trainers regarding the athlete's / client nervous system? to prime the
nervous system so it can perform optimally and utilize the full mobility and potential of the body.
What is Proximal Stability for Distal Mobility? In order to have proper functioning and
mobility in distal structures (legs and arms) we must first make sure we're stable at proximal
structures (pillar)
Define the Kinetic link principle Franz Reuleaux proposed that rigid, overlapping
segments were connected via joints and this created a system whereby movement at one joint
produced or affected movement at another joint in the kinetic link.
List the 3 components of pillar prep 1. Soft Tissue
2. Mobility
3. Stability
Name 2 Soft tissue methods for Pillar Prep 1. Barell Roll
2. Ball (acupressure)
Solutions
What are the components of the pillar anatomy? 1. shoulder/scap,
2. thoracic spine
3. lumbar spine
4. pelvis hips
What joints provide stability? 1. shoulder/scap,
2. lumbar spine
3. knee
4. foot
What joints provide mobility? 1. thoracic spine
2. pelvis hips
3. ankle
What is the role of the nervous system in relation with movement? to coordinate
movement through muscle recruitment and managing that movement based on sensory feedback.
, Pillar Preparation ( EXOS ) Questions With
Solutions
What is our goal as a Trainers regarding the athlete's / client nervous system? to prime the
nervous system so it can perform optimally and utilize the full mobility and potential of the body.
What is Proximal Stability for Distal Mobility? In order to have proper functioning and
mobility in distal structures (legs and arms) we must first make sure we're stable at proximal
structures (pillar)
Define the Kinetic link principle Franz Reuleaux proposed that rigid, overlapping
segments were connected via joints and this created a system whereby movement at one joint
produced or affected movement at another joint in the kinetic link.
List the 3 components of pillar prep 1. Soft Tissue
2. Mobility
3. Stability
Name 2 Soft tissue methods for Pillar Prep 1. Barell Roll
2. Ball (acupressure)
