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1. What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a cl
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ient's movement patterns?
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Answer> global, integrated planar and local
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2. When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks d
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o you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity?
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Answer> Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast,
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point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
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3. What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?
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g Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles ar
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,4. When training clients what key factors are important to consider when plan-
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g ning our exercise program?
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Answer> Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style
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5. The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy?
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Answer> When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has
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already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
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6. What are the four elements of Trunk Integration?
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Answer> Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
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7. On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves
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Answer> downward, drawing air in g g g g




8. Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement
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Answer> extension g




9. The inner unity or core includes what muscles
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Answer> Pelvic floor, transverse abdo- minis, multifidi and diaphragm
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10. What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to t
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he transversus abdominis
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Answer> Fingertip abdominals g g




All four abdominals
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11. In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires
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, Answer> Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spi
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ne, Consciously when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
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12. Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability
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Answer> marching, toe taps, dead bugs
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13. Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone
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Answer> swim- ming g g




14. A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while train-
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g ing stability in the oblique slings is
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Answer> bridge marching g g




15. The primary functions of the spine include
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Answer> Force transference Protection of the spinal cord and nerve ro
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16. What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae
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