PILATES BASI WRITTEN EXAM
What are the two muscles that researchers have singled out as having the most
profound effect on stabilization and the prevention of back pain? - ANSWERS-
transverse abdominus and the multifidus
What are the three theories of how the abs protect the back? - ANSWERS-
interabdominal pressure
shear reduction
lumbolordosal fascia tensioning (pulling abs around the front)
What are important factors to consider when determining the effectiveness of ab
and back exercises? - ANSWERS-varies of ranges of motion
sufficent intensity
sufficient overload
correct mechanics
correct muscle recruitment
utilizing intra-abdominal pressure
What is an example of an exercise that puts pressure on the cervical spine? -
ANSWERS-control balance
,What is an exercise that involved flexion from an erect position, particularly with
legs straight? - ANSWERS-Roll down
What is an exercise that involves flexion with rotation? - ANSWERS-Saw
What is an exercise that involves extension of the torso with excessive load on the
lumbar spine? - ANSWERS-rocking
What are the 3 steps that you should do if a clients movement is assential to the
clients lifestyle but still might be contraindicated? - ANSWERS-initial limitation
correct movement pattern in the studio
medical consultation
What is disc protrusion? - ANSWERS-focal bulge of disc
What is disc extrusion? - ANSWERS-center of disc extrudes out the disc into the
neural canal
What is spinal stenosis? - ANSWERS-narrowing of spinal canal
What is arthritis? - ANSWERS-inflamation if a joint
what is osteoporosis? - ANSWERS-reduction in bone density and strength
,what is lumbosacral strain? - ANSWERS-injury to muscle/ligaments of spine
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by extension (aided by flexion)? -
ANSWERS-sponylolysis, spinal stenosis, lumbosacral strain
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by flexion (aided by extension)? -
ANSWERS-disc injuries
osteoporosis
What is a modification of the hundred prep? - ANSWERS-bed knees
What is a modification of the hundred? - ANSWERS-height of legs (closer to 90)
What is a modification of the teaser prep? - ANSWERS-knees bent
What is a modification of the single leg footwork on the chair? - ANSWERS-bent
knees
What is a modificiation of any long sitting series (arms sitting series, spine twist) -
ANSWERS-bend knees for hamstring tightness
What is a modification of the basic swan? - ANSWERS-legs down
, What is a modification of rocking prep? - ANSWERS-smaller ROM and not holding
on as long
What is an assist of the roll up? - ANSWERS-use Roll Up Bar
What is an assist of the side up? - ANSWERS-use Push through bar
What is an assist of the footwork on reformer? - ANSWERS-ball between knees
What is an assist of the single leg footwork on chair? - ANSWERS-leg on ball
what is an assist of the long sitting positions (arm sitting series) - ANSWERS-
wedge under SITS bones
What is an assist for basic swan? - ANSWERS-leg support by ball
What is the block for the Saw? - ANSWERS-lateral flexion/rotation
What is the muscle focus for the Saw? - ANSWERS-hamstrings
What is the block for Corkscrew? - ANSWERS-lateral flexion/rotation
What are the two muscles that researchers have singled out as having the most
profound effect on stabilization and the prevention of back pain? - ANSWERS-
transverse abdominus and the multifidus
What are the three theories of how the abs protect the back? - ANSWERS-
interabdominal pressure
shear reduction
lumbolordosal fascia tensioning (pulling abs around the front)
What are important factors to consider when determining the effectiveness of ab
and back exercises? - ANSWERS-varies of ranges of motion
sufficent intensity
sufficient overload
correct mechanics
correct muscle recruitment
utilizing intra-abdominal pressure
What is an example of an exercise that puts pressure on the cervical spine? -
ANSWERS-control balance
,What is an exercise that involved flexion from an erect position, particularly with
legs straight? - ANSWERS-Roll down
What is an exercise that involves flexion with rotation? - ANSWERS-Saw
What is an exercise that involves extension of the torso with excessive load on the
lumbar spine? - ANSWERS-rocking
What are the 3 steps that you should do if a clients movement is assential to the
clients lifestyle but still might be contraindicated? - ANSWERS-initial limitation
correct movement pattern in the studio
medical consultation
What is disc protrusion? - ANSWERS-focal bulge of disc
What is disc extrusion? - ANSWERS-center of disc extrudes out the disc into the
neural canal
What is spinal stenosis? - ANSWERS-narrowing of spinal canal
What is arthritis? - ANSWERS-inflamation if a joint
what is osteoporosis? - ANSWERS-reduction in bone density and strength
,what is lumbosacral strain? - ANSWERS-injury to muscle/ligaments of spine
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by extension (aided by flexion)? -
ANSWERS-sponylolysis, spinal stenosis, lumbosacral strain
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by flexion (aided by extension)? -
ANSWERS-disc injuries
osteoporosis
What is a modification of the hundred prep? - ANSWERS-bed knees
What is a modification of the hundred? - ANSWERS-height of legs (closer to 90)
What is a modification of the teaser prep? - ANSWERS-knees bent
What is a modification of the single leg footwork on the chair? - ANSWERS-bent
knees
What is a modificiation of any long sitting series (arms sitting series, spine twist) -
ANSWERS-bend knees for hamstring tightness
What is a modification of the basic swan? - ANSWERS-legs down
, What is a modification of rocking prep? - ANSWERS-smaller ROM and not holding
on as long
What is an assist of the roll up? - ANSWERS-use Roll Up Bar
What is an assist of the side up? - ANSWERS-use Push through bar
What is an assist of the footwork on reformer? - ANSWERS-ball between knees
What is an assist of the single leg footwork on chair? - ANSWERS-leg on ball
what is an assist of the long sitting positions (arm sitting series) - ANSWERS-
wedge under SITS bones
What is an assist for basic swan? - ANSWERS-leg support by ball
What is the block for the Saw? - ANSWERS-lateral flexion/rotation
What is the muscle focus for the Saw? - ANSWERS-hamstrings
What is the block for Corkscrew? - ANSWERS-lateral flexion/rotation
