National Pilates Certification Exam2
with Questions and Answers
What should clients with spondylolisthesis avoid? - ANSWER extension
ex: swan
What is spondylolisthesis? - ANSWER Anterior sliding of one vertebrae over another
What should clients with facet joint syndrome avoid? - ANSWER extension and rotation
with side bending
ex: swan, mermaid
What is facet joint syndrome? - ANSWER Is a degenerative arthritis that consists
of articular cartilage deterioration
What should clients with spinal stenosis avoid? - ANSWER
extension ex: swan, swimming, double-leg kick
What is spinal stenosis? - ANSWER narrowing of the lumbar or cervical spinal
canal, leading to compression of the nerve roots.
What should clients with a herniated disc avoid? - ANSWER spinal flexion and
rotation ex: crunching, straight leg raises, criss-cross
, What is a herniated disc? - ANSWER occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc
pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing
- can result in pain, numbness, or weakness in the arm or leg
What is the treatment for a spasm? - ANSWER - stretch the affected area
- massage area
- stand up & walk around
- Apply heat or ice
What is a spasm? - ANSWER a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle
What is the treatment for a sprain? - ANSWER RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
What is a sprain? - ANSWER A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that
connects bones and joints.
What should clients with chronic fatigue syndrome avoid? - ANSWER -avoid fast
paced exercises (need to go slow)
- consult doctor if experience soreness for more than 24 hours after a session
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? - ANSWER a disorder characterized by
extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn't go away with rest and can't be
explained by an underlying medical condition
What should clients with Carpal Tunnel avoid? - ANSWER -wrist flexion
- forearm supination
ex: planking on palms
with Questions and Answers
What should clients with spondylolisthesis avoid? - ANSWER extension
ex: swan
What is spondylolisthesis? - ANSWER Anterior sliding of one vertebrae over another
What should clients with facet joint syndrome avoid? - ANSWER extension and rotation
with side bending
ex: swan, mermaid
What is facet joint syndrome? - ANSWER Is a degenerative arthritis that consists
of articular cartilage deterioration
What should clients with spinal stenosis avoid? - ANSWER
extension ex: swan, swimming, double-leg kick
What is spinal stenosis? - ANSWER narrowing of the lumbar or cervical spinal
canal, leading to compression of the nerve roots.
What should clients with a herniated disc avoid? - ANSWER spinal flexion and
rotation ex: crunching, straight leg raises, criss-cross
, What is a herniated disc? - ANSWER occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc
pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing
- can result in pain, numbness, or weakness in the arm or leg
What is the treatment for a spasm? - ANSWER - stretch the affected area
- massage area
- stand up & walk around
- Apply heat or ice
What is a spasm? - ANSWER a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle
What is the treatment for a sprain? - ANSWER RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
What is a sprain? - ANSWER A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that
connects bones and joints.
What should clients with chronic fatigue syndrome avoid? - ANSWER -avoid fast
paced exercises (need to go slow)
- consult doctor if experience soreness for more than 24 hours after a session
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? - ANSWER a disorder characterized by
extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn't go away with rest and can't be
explained by an underlying medical condition
What should clients with Carpal Tunnel avoid? - ANSWER -wrist flexion
- forearm supination
ex: planking on palms
