BASI MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

BASI MIDTERM EXAM 2025
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



What are some common postural deviations? - ANSWERS-Hyperlordosis (lumbar
lordosis + kyphosis), Flat back, fatigue



QUESTION 2



Describe fatigue posture? - ANSWERS-Posteriorly tucked pelvis and kyphosis and
forward head



QUESTION 3



Postural deviations can be... - ANSWERS-Structural or learned (functional)



QUESTION 4



Explain lumbar hyperlordosis - ANSWERS-Increased lumbar curve commonly
accompanied by anterior tilt of pelvis.




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QUESTION 5



What muscles should we focus on for a client with lumbar hyperlordosis? -
ANSWERS-Weak abdominals, tight hip flexors and tight low back extensors



QUESTION 6



What is kyphosis? - ANSWERS-Increased thoracic curve of spine.



QUESTION 7



What should we focus on for clients with kyphosis? - ANSWERS-Strengthening
thoracic extensors and stretching anterior shoulder muscles



QUESTION 8



What is flat back posture? - ANSWERS-Decrease in the normal lumbar spine
curve.



QUESTION 9



How to we work with flat back posture patients? - ANSWERS-Strengthening back
extensors and using props to establish normal lumbar curve.
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QUESTION 10



What is fatigue posture? - ANSWERS-Pushing entire pelvis forward of plumb line.



QUESTION 11



How to we work with fatigue posture patients? - ANSWERS-Strengthening upper
back extensors and iliopsoas.



QUESTION 12



What is handedness? - ANSWERS-Asymmetrical development of muscles
(dominant hand) often occurs in sports where one hand is used



QUESTION 13



What is scoliosis? - ANSWERS-One or more lateral curvatures of the spine mostly
in the coronal plane but can include rotation.



QUESTION 14



What is Genu Recurvatum? - ANSWERS-Hyperextended knees

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