7/21/25, 9:19 AM Pilates Special Populations Exam (2025) ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIO…
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Terms in this set (35)
What is it?
Any disease of heart/blood vessels
Do
Ensure client is hydrated
Refer to GP
Cardiovascular Disease
Don't Do
extreme temps (over 80 degrees)
weight bearing in cases of foot wounds
for hypertension avoid high intensity or suddenly
moving to upright positions
What is it?
pressure in chest
pain/discomfort in arm(s), back, neck, jaw,stomach
shortness of breath
Heart Attack Warning
cold sweats, nausea, lightheadedness
Signs
Do
call 911
Don't
continue exercise
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What is it?
numbness/weakness of face, arm, leg, especially on
just one side
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
loss of vision in one or both eyes
sudden loss of balance or coordination, trouble
Stroke Warning Signs
walking
sudden severe headache
Do
call 911
Don't
continue exercise
What is it?
annulus of nucleus is weakened and nucleus can
"leak," losing volume and narrowing
feels like pain or numbness in butt or leg (spinal cord
compression
can cause weakness or loss of tendon reflexes
Do
consult GP and PT
Herniated/Bulging Disk pelvic organization and support
(nucleus pulposus) decompressive exercises
thoracic extension
Bridging
shorten lever of legs
light flexion in less acute stages
Don't do
flexion or vertical loading in acute stages
strong spinal rotation exercises
loaded flexion
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What is it?
inflammation of joints between the spinous/transverse
processes of vertebra
hypomobility (locked facet joints) in vertebra causing
painful hyper mobile segments
often accompanied by disc degeneration
painful in extension, especially with rotation/side
bending
Facet Joint Syndrome
Do
consult GP/PT
stabilize neutral spine
emphasize elongation and critical connections
(decompressive)
Don't do
extension, especially with rotation or side bending
(mermaid, snake twist)
https://quizlet.com/1061374749/pilates-special-populations-exam-2025-actual-exam-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-accurate-solution-detaile… 3/22
Pilates Special Populations Exam (2025) ACTUAL
EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTION (DETAILED &
ELABORATED) |GET IT 100% ACCURATE!! 2025
TEST!! |
Save
Terms in this set (35)
What is it?
Any disease of heart/blood vessels
Do
Ensure client is hydrated
Refer to GP
Cardiovascular Disease
Don't Do
extreme temps (over 80 degrees)
weight bearing in cases of foot wounds
for hypertension avoid high intensity or suddenly
moving to upright positions
What is it?
pressure in chest
pain/discomfort in arm(s), back, neck, jaw,stomach
shortness of breath
Heart Attack Warning
cold sweats, nausea, lightheadedness
Signs
Do
call 911
Don't
continue exercise
https://quizlet.com/1061374749/pilates-special-populations-exam-2025-actual-exam-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-accurate-solution-detaile… 1/22
,7/21/25, 9:19 AM Pilates Special Populations Exam (2025) ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIO…
What is it?
numbness/weakness of face, arm, leg, especially on
just one side
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
loss of vision in one or both eyes
sudden loss of balance or coordination, trouble
Stroke Warning Signs
walking
sudden severe headache
Do
call 911
Don't
continue exercise
What is it?
annulus of nucleus is weakened and nucleus can
"leak," losing volume and narrowing
feels like pain or numbness in butt or leg (spinal cord
compression
can cause weakness or loss of tendon reflexes
Do
consult GP and PT
Herniated/Bulging Disk pelvic organization and support
(nucleus pulposus) decompressive exercises
thoracic extension
Bridging
shorten lever of legs
light flexion in less acute stages
Don't do
flexion or vertical loading in acute stages
strong spinal rotation exercises
loaded flexion
https://quizlet.com/1061374749/pilates-special-populations-exam-2025-actual-exam-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-accurate-solution-detaile… 2/22
, 7/21/25, 9:19 AM Pilates Special Populations Exam (2025) ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIO…
What is it?
inflammation of joints between the spinous/transverse
processes of vertebra
hypomobility (locked facet joints) in vertebra causing
painful hyper mobile segments
often accompanied by disc degeneration
painful in extension, especially with rotation/side
bending
Facet Joint Syndrome
Do
consult GP/PT
stabilize neutral spine
emphasize elongation and critical connections
(decompressive)
Don't do
extension, especially with rotation or side bending
(mermaid, snake twist)
https://quizlet.com/1061374749/pilates-special-populations-exam-2025-actual-exam-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-accurate-solution-detaile… 3/22
