Balanced Body Reformer Test Out Practice Exam:
Comprehensive Exam Prep & Solutions
Pilates Movement Principles Right Ans - Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Spine
Abdominal Strengthening
Strengthening & Mobilizing the Spine
Shoulder Stability and Mobility
Correcting Alignment
Release Work
Stretching
Diaphragm on the Inhale Right Ans - The Diaphragm contracts
The dome moves up
The volume of the lungs increases & air draws in
Abdominal pressure increases
Pelvic Floor Responds
Diaphragm on the Exhale Right Ans - The Diaphragm relaxes
The dome moves down
The volume of the lungs decrease & air flows out
Abdominal Pressure Decreases
Transversus Abdominus contracts
Pelvic Floor contracts
Groups of Muscles that Flex the Hip Right Ans - Psoas Major
Quadratus Lumborum
Groups of Muscles that Flex the Hip Right Ans - iliosoas (combo of posts
major & iliacus)
sartorius
rectus femoris
adductor longus, brevis, & magnus
gracilis
pectinous
quadratus lumborum
, Multifidi Right Ans - 1st link of the Chain
Deep Muscles of the spine
Transversus Abdominus Right Ans - 2nd link in the chain
Acts like a corset to draw in the abdominal muscles & decrease the diameter
of the waist
What client would use an imprinted spine? Right Ans - Backs are
comfortable in flexion
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Arthritis
Some sacroiliac joint dysfunctions
Some disc injuries
What client would use a supported neutral spine? Right Ans - An
exaggerated Lumbar curve (Lordosis)
limited amount of lumbar flexion
injury that makes flexion contraindicated
Anterior Oblique Sling System Right Ans - Serratus Anterior
Internal Oblique Abs
External Oblique Abs
Adductors
(Creates torso flexion, torso rotation, & pelvic stability)
Posterior Oblique System Right Ans - Latissimus Dorsi
Contralateral gluteus maximus
(Creates torso extension, rotation, & pelvic stability)
Deep Longitudinal System Right Ans - Erector Spinae
Quadratus Lumborum
Thoracolumbar fascia
Sacrotuberous ligament
Biceps femoris
(Creates spinal extension)
The Lateral System Right Ans - Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Comprehensive Exam Prep & Solutions
Pilates Movement Principles Right Ans - Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Spine
Abdominal Strengthening
Strengthening & Mobilizing the Spine
Shoulder Stability and Mobility
Correcting Alignment
Release Work
Stretching
Diaphragm on the Inhale Right Ans - The Diaphragm contracts
The dome moves up
The volume of the lungs increases & air draws in
Abdominal pressure increases
Pelvic Floor Responds
Diaphragm on the Exhale Right Ans - The Diaphragm relaxes
The dome moves down
The volume of the lungs decrease & air flows out
Abdominal Pressure Decreases
Transversus Abdominus contracts
Pelvic Floor contracts
Groups of Muscles that Flex the Hip Right Ans - Psoas Major
Quadratus Lumborum
Groups of Muscles that Flex the Hip Right Ans - iliosoas (combo of posts
major & iliacus)
sartorius
rectus femoris
adductor longus, brevis, & magnus
gracilis
pectinous
quadratus lumborum
, Multifidi Right Ans - 1st link of the Chain
Deep Muscles of the spine
Transversus Abdominus Right Ans - 2nd link in the chain
Acts like a corset to draw in the abdominal muscles & decrease the diameter
of the waist
What client would use an imprinted spine? Right Ans - Backs are
comfortable in flexion
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Arthritis
Some sacroiliac joint dysfunctions
Some disc injuries
What client would use a supported neutral spine? Right Ans - An
exaggerated Lumbar curve (Lordosis)
limited amount of lumbar flexion
injury that makes flexion contraindicated
Anterior Oblique Sling System Right Ans - Serratus Anterior
Internal Oblique Abs
External Oblique Abs
Adductors
(Creates torso flexion, torso rotation, & pelvic stability)
Posterior Oblique System Right Ans - Latissimus Dorsi
Contralateral gluteus maximus
(Creates torso extension, rotation, & pelvic stability)
Deep Longitudinal System Right Ans - Erector Spinae
Quadratus Lumborum
Thoracolumbar fascia
Sacrotuberous ligament
Biceps femoris
(Creates spinal extension)
The Lateral System Right Ans - Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
