7 - Flexibility Training Concepts

Question 1

When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a correct body position?

Answer 1

Posteriorly rotated pelvis

Question 2

Ryan is performing static stretching on a client’s calves after an overhead squat assessment. Which of the following is most likely to have prompted him to perform this procedure?

Answer 2

The client’s feet had turned out.

Question 3

f a client demonstrates an excessive forward lean during the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles should be stretched during the client’s warm-up?

Answer 3

Hip flexor complex

Question 4

In order to properly stretch the hamstring during the active supine biceps femoris stretch, a client will need to contract which of the following during knee extension?

Answer 4

Quadriceps

Question 5

In order to most effectively target the tensor fascia latae (TFL) while standing, a client’s back leg should be in which of the following positions

Answer 5

Externally rotated

Question 6

f a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of which of the following?

Answer 6

Synergistic dominance

Question 7

When performing self-myofascial release of the adductors, the focus should be on foam rolling what location on the body?

Answer 7

The groin region inside the upper thigh

Question 8

Which of the following concepts is demonstrated when a tight psoas decreases the neural drive of the gluteus maximus?

Answer 8

Altered reciprocal inhibition

Question 9

When performing an active kneeling hip flexor stretch, internally rotating the rear leg will place a greater stretch on which of the following muscles?

Answer 9

Psoas

Question 10

During the overhead squat assessment a clien’ts knees move inward. Which of the following strengthening exercises is MOST appropriate to correct this movement impairment?

Answer 10

Tube walking

Question 11

Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using which of the following?

Answer 11

Reciprocal inhibition

Question 12

What is the phenomenon called when prolonged Golgi tendon organ stimulation provides an inhibitory action to muscle spindles?

Answer 12

Autogenic inhibition

Question 13

Internally rotating the back hip during the active kneeling hip flexor stretch places a greater stretch on which of the following muscles?

Answer 13

Psoas