BAS Section 2

Question 0

During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is an excessive forward lean?

Answer 0

Soleus,
Gastrocnemius,
Hip flexor complex,
Abdominal complex

Question 1

Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure.

Answer 1

Beta-blockers

Question 2

What is an indicator that a female clients ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended periods of time based on occupation?

Answer 2

Wearing dress shoes (high heels)

Question 3

Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment.

Answer 3

Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome

Question 4

During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the clients arms fall forward?

Answer 4

Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectiralis major/minor

Question 5

During an overhead squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low back arches?

Answer 5

Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi

Question 6

What are the probable underactive muscles when a client’s knees move inward during an overhead squat assessment?

Answer 6

Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique

Question 7

What are the probable underactive muscles when a clients arms fall for during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 7

Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff

Question 8

During a pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client shoulders elevate and/or the head moves forward?

Answer 8

Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae

Question 9

During an overhead squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a clients feet turn out?

Answer 9

Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus