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What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover?
A) Agonist
B) Antagonist
C) Stabilizer
D) Synergist - Answer-A) Agonist
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result
in decreased pain?
A) Roller pressure may increase viscosity, create myofascial restriction, increase pain,
and increase cellular responses.
B) Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous
receptors, afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending
antinociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
C) Roller pressure may create greater myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
through central nervous system (CNS) afferent input from the Golgi tendon reflex,
gamma loop modulation, and mechanoreceptors.
D) Roller pressure may increase viscosity, decrease pain, increase myofascial
restriction, and decrease fluid changes. - Answer-B) Roller pressure may modulate pain
through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nociceptive
pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending antinociceptive pathways (diffuse
noxious inhibitory control)
Which best describes a component of pressure exerted by a myofascial roller?
A) The roller's temperature
B) The speed of rolling
C) The roller's diameter
D) The roller's texture - Answer-C) The roller's diameter
Recent research pointed out that potential precautions and contraindications for
myofascial rolling have not been thoroughly documented. Therefore, precautions and
contraindications have been taken from which of the following?
A) Leading medical experts
B) Related myofascial therapies
C) Myofascial rolling literature specific to the medical profession
,D) Leading medical textbooks - Answer-B) Related myofascial therapies
Which of the following best describes how to introduce tissue movement with the
myofascial roller?
A) Perform passive movements such as trainer assisted flexion/extension while
maintaining pressure.
B) Perform quick active movements while continuously rolling back and forth on the
target tissue.
C) Perform active movements such as flexion/extension while maintaining pressure.
D) Roll in a slow continuous motion for 60 seconds. - Answer-C) Perform active
movements such as flexion/extension while maintaining pressure.
Why is a textured myofascial roller theorized to be more effective than a flat myofascial
roller?
A) The textured roller may roll quicker and may be generating more friction than a
smooth roller.
B) The textured roller was no different than the smooth roller.
C) The textured roller may distort or "move" the tissues more than a smooth roller.
D) The texture roller exerts significantly more pressure to the tissue than a smooth one.
- Answer-C) The textured roller may distort or "move" the tissues more than a smooth
roller.
What is the recommended number of active movements to include in Step 2 of the
myofascial rolling program?
A) 2 to 3
B) 1 to 3
C) 4 to 6
D) 7 to 10 - Answer-C) 4 to 6
David is a 75-year-old retiree looking to get back in shape. After performing
assessments, the Corrective Exercise Specialist decides he needs to inhibit and
lengthen his calves. However, David tells the specialist that he is not comfortable using
the myofascial roller. What represents the best response?
A) Tell David that he will not get satisfactory results if he does not roll.
B) Tell David that he must speak with a doctor to get out of rolling.
C) Avoid working with David if he refuses to roll.
D) Avoid making David to roll. - Answer-D) Avoid making David to roll.
What is the most common way to use a self-myofascial foam roller?
A) The client stands on the foam roller for balance.
B) The fitness professional rolls the client with a roller device.
, C) The client leans against the wall to use the foam roller.
D) The client applies bodyweight pressure by lying on the roller in different positions. -
Answer-D) The client applies bodyweight pressure by lying on the roller in different
positions.
Which is a benefit to having a shorter myofascial roller?
A) A short myofascial roller is more effective.
B) A short myofascial roller is easier to pack into a gym bag.
C) A short myofascial roller can reach hard-to-reach areas and target specific tissues.
D) A short myofascial roller may feel more comfortable and stable. - Answer-B) A short
myofascial roller is easier to pack into a gym bag.
What is one potential limitation to using handheld myofascial rollers?
A) Most are constructed of material that is too soft to use on muscles.
B) Most are constructed of material that is too dense to use on muscles.
C) Most require the use of one hand and generating sufficient pressure is difficult.
D) Most require the use of both hands and rolling is limited to the lower extremities. -
Answer-D) Most require the use of both hands and rolling is limited to the lower
extremities.
What induces reciprocal inhibition in active stretching?
A) Contraction of antagonist muscles
B) Contraction of agonist muscles
C) Excitation of agonist muscles
D) Inhibit synergist muscles - Answer-A) Contraction of antagonist muscles
What degree of performance impairments are associated with prolonged static
stretching in isolation (no dynamic warm-up activities)?
A) 15-18%
B) 3-7%
C) 8-10%
D) 1-2% - Answer-B) 3-7%
A Corrective Exercise Specialist is implementing a static stretching program with a
youth basketball team. What are the recommended acute training variables this type of
stretching?
A) Hold 1-2 minutes, 4-6 repetitions, every other day
B) Hold 20-30 seconds, 1-4 repetitions, daily
C) Hold 15-30 seconds, 6-8 repetitions, once a week
D) Hold 20-30 seconds, 4-6 repetitions, twice a week - Answer-B) Hold 20-30 seconds,
1-4 repetitions, daily
Quiz Questions with Correct Answers
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What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover?
A) Agonist
B) Antagonist
C) Stabilizer
D) Synergist - Answer-A) Agonist
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result
in decreased pain?
A) Roller pressure may increase viscosity, create myofascial restriction, increase pain,
and increase cellular responses.
B) Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous
receptors, afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending
antinociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
C) Roller pressure may create greater myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
through central nervous system (CNS) afferent input from the Golgi tendon reflex,
gamma loop modulation, and mechanoreceptors.
D) Roller pressure may increase viscosity, decrease pain, increase myofascial
restriction, and decrease fluid changes. - Answer-B) Roller pressure may modulate pain
through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nociceptive
pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending antinociceptive pathways (diffuse
noxious inhibitory control)
Which best describes a component of pressure exerted by a myofascial roller?
A) The roller's temperature
B) The speed of rolling
C) The roller's diameter
D) The roller's texture - Answer-C) The roller's diameter
Recent research pointed out that potential precautions and contraindications for
myofascial rolling have not been thoroughly documented. Therefore, precautions and
contraindications have been taken from which of the following?
A) Leading medical experts
B) Related myofascial therapies
C) Myofascial rolling literature specific to the medical profession
,D) Leading medical textbooks - Answer-B) Related myofascial therapies
Which of the following best describes how to introduce tissue movement with the
myofascial roller?
A) Perform passive movements such as trainer assisted flexion/extension while
maintaining pressure.
B) Perform quick active movements while continuously rolling back and forth on the
target tissue.
C) Perform active movements such as flexion/extension while maintaining pressure.
D) Roll in a slow continuous motion for 60 seconds. - Answer-C) Perform active
movements such as flexion/extension while maintaining pressure.
Why is a textured myofascial roller theorized to be more effective than a flat myofascial
roller?
A) The textured roller may roll quicker and may be generating more friction than a
smooth roller.
B) The textured roller was no different than the smooth roller.
C) The textured roller may distort or "move" the tissues more than a smooth roller.
D) The texture roller exerts significantly more pressure to the tissue than a smooth one.
- Answer-C) The textured roller may distort or "move" the tissues more than a smooth
roller.
What is the recommended number of active movements to include in Step 2 of the
myofascial rolling program?
A) 2 to 3
B) 1 to 3
C) 4 to 6
D) 7 to 10 - Answer-C) 4 to 6
David is a 75-year-old retiree looking to get back in shape. After performing
assessments, the Corrective Exercise Specialist decides he needs to inhibit and
lengthen his calves. However, David tells the specialist that he is not comfortable using
the myofascial roller. What represents the best response?
A) Tell David that he will not get satisfactory results if he does not roll.
B) Tell David that he must speak with a doctor to get out of rolling.
C) Avoid working with David if he refuses to roll.
D) Avoid making David to roll. - Answer-D) Avoid making David to roll.
What is the most common way to use a self-myofascial foam roller?
A) The client stands on the foam roller for balance.
B) The fitness professional rolls the client with a roller device.
, C) The client leans against the wall to use the foam roller.
D) The client applies bodyweight pressure by lying on the roller in different positions. -
Answer-D) The client applies bodyweight pressure by lying on the roller in different
positions.
Which is a benefit to having a shorter myofascial roller?
A) A short myofascial roller is more effective.
B) A short myofascial roller is easier to pack into a gym bag.
C) A short myofascial roller can reach hard-to-reach areas and target specific tissues.
D) A short myofascial roller may feel more comfortable and stable. - Answer-B) A short
myofascial roller is easier to pack into a gym bag.
What is one potential limitation to using handheld myofascial rollers?
A) Most are constructed of material that is too soft to use on muscles.
B) Most are constructed of material that is too dense to use on muscles.
C) Most require the use of one hand and generating sufficient pressure is difficult.
D) Most require the use of both hands and rolling is limited to the lower extremities. -
Answer-D) Most require the use of both hands and rolling is limited to the lower
extremities.
What induces reciprocal inhibition in active stretching?
A) Contraction of antagonist muscles
B) Contraction of agonist muscles
C) Excitation of agonist muscles
D) Inhibit synergist muscles - Answer-A) Contraction of antagonist muscles
What degree of performance impairments are associated with prolonged static
stretching in isolation (no dynamic warm-up activities)?
A) 15-18%
B) 3-7%
C) 8-10%
D) 1-2% - Answer-B) 3-7%
A Corrective Exercise Specialist is implementing a static stretching program with a
youth basketball team. What are the recommended acute training variables this type of
stretching?
A) Hold 1-2 minutes, 4-6 repetitions, every other day
B) Hold 20-30 seconds, 1-4 repetitions, daily
C) Hold 15-30 seconds, 6-8 repetitions, once a week
D) Hold 20-30 seconds, 4-6 repetitions, twice a week - Answer-B) Hold 20-30 seconds,
1-4 repetitions, daily
