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, False
Bridge with knee
extensions is a beginner
move because it
introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client
Mermaid cannot be can have multiple limitations and still get the benefit
modified and should not from the move)
be done unless the client
is ready.
If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion
Why would you place the (ROM) in the hip joint
leg straps above your
client's knees during feet
in straps series?
Heels lower and Lift
What is the best way to
evaluate the ROM of the
ankles?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
What are the osteoporosis
contraindications for Swan
on the Reformer?
When they have a stable pelvis and they are able to
When is a client ready to
jump? maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
False
The correct starting
position for Backstroke on
the long box is supine on
the box with the head near
the footbar and the torso
flexed and supported on
the box, legs in table top
with the arms straight up
and facing the ceiling.
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
What are the elements of
good flow programming
when teaching group
Pilates classes?
, True
During Side Lying Legs in
Straps Series, the spine
should be in a neutral
position.
There is more surface area under the foot of the
How is footwork on the jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life
jumpboard different. than than the footbar on the reformer
footwork on the reformer?
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What is the safest way to
complete the arm facing
side series?
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to
What are the major hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long
muscles emphasized in head of the tricep for arm movement
supine arms in straps
series?
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of
What is the most spinal articulations and requires a client to have
advanced variation of impeccable proprioceptive awareness
Bridge and why?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques,
What are the four main Glutes, Hamstrings
muscles emphasized
during footwork on the
reformer?
False
Clients should always be
in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the
jumpboard?
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift,
Pick the correct list of Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
possible matwork
variations that could be
taught on the reformer
with arms in straps.
ALL springs
How many springs should
be on during Short Box
Series?