NASM Stretching and Flexibility EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

NASM Stretching and Flexibility EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? - ANSWER Daily What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is more restricted in movement? - ANSWER The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle. What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client that is pushing back during a stretch? - ANSWER The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle. Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness professional about how they are feeling during a session? - ANSWER Interoceptive Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? - ANSWER Improvement of tissue relaxation. How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - ANSWER Through the hip leaning away Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - ANSWER Regional interdependence model Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete functional tasks with the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? - ANSWER Functional efficiency Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to optimize and maintain movement? - ANSWER Traumatic injury When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? - ANSWER Before stretching Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence during a stretching session? - ANSWER Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded professionals. What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? - ANSWER The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to the other side. Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid raise? - ANSWER Superficial front arm net What are important aspects of a clients homework? - ANSWER It should be easy to remember and customized Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during lateral net stretch? - ANSWER Allowing the hips to rotate Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? - ANSWER Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized. Which of the following best describes functional movement? - ANSWER Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living. What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? - ANSWER Biodynamic How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? - ANSWER Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase flexibility. Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most likely to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial assessment? - ANSWER Dancing Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat? - ANSWER Deep back net