BAS Section 2

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Beta-blockers

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Wearing dress shoes (high heels)

Question 4

During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low back arches?

Answer 4

Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor

Question 7

What are the probable underactive muscles when a client’s arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat Assessment?

Answer 7

Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff

Question 8

During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client’s feet turn out?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae

Question 10

What are the probable underactive muscles when a client’s knees move inward during an Overhead Squat Assessment?

Answer 10

Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique