Stott Pilates Postural Analysis Exam (Latest
Update ) 100% 87 Correct
Questions & Answer
In ideal alignment, the thoracic spine curves how - Correct answer slightly in a
posterior direction
In the standing position the foot usually is not fully - Correct answer dorsiflexed on the
leg nor is it in full eversion
Kyphosis-lordosis alignment causes what tilt of the pelvis? - Correct answer anterior
tilt
In a kyphosis-lordosis posture, what muscles are elongated and weak? - Correct
answer neck flexors, upper back, erector spinae, external oblique
In a kyphosis-lordosis posture, are the ankle joints plantarflexed or dorsiflexed? -
Correct answer slightly plantarflexed because of the backward inclination of the leg
,Sway-back posture causes what kind of tilt in the pelvis? - Correct answer posterior
tilt
Does someone with a sway-back posture need a pad under lumbar spine? - Correct
answer yes
What position does someone with sway-back posture need to work in? - Correct
answer neutral
What width should the scapula be of the spine in an ideal alignment? - Correct answer
3 finger width
What should you look at when looking at the feet in the postural analysis? - Correct
answer outer malleolus and outer margin of sole of foot being in the same vertical
plane, so that the foot is not pronated or supinated
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the ankle joints? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, plantarflexed, or dorsiflexed
, For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the knees? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, hyperextended, or flexed
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the hip joints? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, flexed, or extended
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the pelvis? - Correct
answer if it is neutral, anterior tilt or posterior tilt
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the lumbar spine? - Correct
answer if its neutral, flat, or excessive flexion
Flat in the lumbar spine means - Correct answer decreased convex curve posteriorly
Excessive extension in the lumbar spine means - Correct answer increased convex
curve anteriorly
Update ) 100% 87 Correct
Questions & Answer
In ideal alignment, the thoracic spine curves how - Correct answer slightly in a
posterior direction
In the standing position the foot usually is not fully - Correct answer dorsiflexed on the
leg nor is it in full eversion
Kyphosis-lordosis alignment causes what tilt of the pelvis? - Correct answer anterior
tilt
In a kyphosis-lordosis posture, what muscles are elongated and weak? - Correct
answer neck flexors, upper back, erector spinae, external oblique
In a kyphosis-lordosis posture, are the ankle joints plantarflexed or dorsiflexed? -
Correct answer slightly plantarflexed because of the backward inclination of the leg
,Sway-back posture causes what kind of tilt in the pelvis? - Correct answer posterior
tilt
Does someone with a sway-back posture need a pad under lumbar spine? - Correct
answer yes
What position does someone with sway-back posture need to work in? - Correct
answer neutral
What width should the scapula be of the spine in an ideal alignment? - Correct answer
3 finger width
What should you look at when looking at the feet in the postural analysis? - Correct
answer outer malleolus and outer margin of sole of foot being in the same vertical
plane, so that the foot is not pronated or supinated
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the ankle joints? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, plantarflexed, or dorsiflexed
, For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the knees? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, hyperextended, or flexed
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the hip joints? - Correct
answer if they are neutral, flexed, or extended
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the pelvis? - Correct
answer if it is neutral, anterior tilt or posterior tilt
For the side view, what should you look at when looking at the lumbar spine? - Correct
answer if its neutral, flat, or excessive flexion
Flat in the lumbar spine means - Correct answer decreased convex curve posteriorly
Excessive extension in the lumbar spine means - Correct answer increased convex
curve anteriorly
