STOTT Five Basic Principles Practice Questions.

STOTT Five Basic Principles Practice Questions. Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - In through the nose, out through the mouth with pursed lips - Emphasis is on 3-D breath especially into the posterior and lateral aspects of the rib cage, because these tend to be under utilized areas - Exhaling deeply can also help activate the deep support muscles by engaging the transversus abdominis - Explanation of the action of the transversus and how it stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic region, especially in neutral position. - The gentle contraction of the deep pelvic floor muscles also aids in firing the transversus abdominis - This breath pattern helps avoid unnecessary tension in the neck and shoulders - This breath pattern helps relaxation - The rib cage opens out and up during an inhale, promoting spinal extension and closes in and down during exhale, promoting spinal flexion Pelvic Placement - CORRECT ANSWER - In neutral pelvic placement, the natural lordotic curve of lumbar spine is present - ASIS and Pubic Symphysis lie approximately in a horizontal plane drawn parallel to the floor when lying supine - Neutral promotes good shock absorption and efficient movement patterns throughout body - Neutral is usually used during closed kinetic chain activities - Imprinted position is a slight posterior pelvic tilt with slight lumbar flexion cannot be maintained and often used during open kinetic chain activities - Imprint involves shortening of obliques without activation of glutes