Ch 10 - Balance training concepts

Question 1

What is a multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization an example of?

Answer 1

Balance-power exercise

Question 2

Which term refers to the body being in equilibrium and stationary?

Answer 2

Balance

Question 3

James performs a multiplanar lunge to balance. After first stepping out into the lunge, which of the following should he perform as the next step in this exercise?

Answer 3

Push off the front foot through the heel

Question 4

Which of the following balance exercises is appropriate for a client training in Phase 2 of the OPT™ model?

Answer 4

Single leg squat touchdown

Question 5

A multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization is categorized as an exercise in which of the following?

Answer 5

Balance power

Question 6

The main goal of balance training is to continually increase a client’s awareness of his or her limit of stability awareness by creating which of the following?

Answer 6

Controlled instability

Question 7

A client is able to successfully reach their shins when performing the single-leg squat touchdown. What is the next progression this client should work toward for this exercise?

Answer 7

Reaching all the way to the foot

Question 8

For which exercise is a single-leg position a progression?

Answer 8

Medicine ball chest pass

Question 9

While performing a multiplanar lunge to balance exercise, a client exhibits excessive extension of the lumbar spine. Which of the following instructions can help this client?

Answer 9

Tell the client to reduce their stride length

Question 10

A personal trainer is working with a client who is having trouble performing a single-leg balance on a foam pad. Which of the following balance training modalities is appropriate for this client?

Answer 10

A half foam roll

Question 11

Which balance-power exercise involves lifting one leg directly beside balance leg, hopping off the box and landing on ground on one leg; keeping toes pointing straight ahead and knees directly over the toes, and holding this position for 3 to 5 seconds?

Answer 11

Multiplanar single-leg box hop-down with stabilization

Question 12

Maintenance of which of the following is an integrated process requiring optimal muscular balance, joint dynamics, and neuromuscular efficiency using visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs?

Answer 12

Postural equilibrium

Question 13

A multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization is categorized as an exercise in which of the following?

Answer 13

Balance power

Question 14

What is the balance-stabilization exercise that involves lifting one leg directly beside the balance leg while maintaining optimal alignment including level hips and shoulders and holding this position for 5-20 seconds?

Answer 14

Single leg balance

Question 15

What is a single-leg balance an example of?

Answer 15

Balance stabilization exercise

Question 16

When selecting a balance exercise, which of the following is the most appropriate progression?

Answer 16

Floor, balance beam, half foam roll, foam pad, balance disc

Question 17

Which of the following is a balance-strength exercise that requires an individual to step forward with toes pointing straight ahead and then pushing off of the front foot through heel onto the back leg and maintain balance on the back leg?

Answer 17

Lunge to balance

Question 18

While performing a single-leg squat touchdown, which of the following ways can the proprioceptive challenge be increased?

Answer 18

By standing on a foam pad

Question 19

What is the proper balance progression to increase a client’s proprioception?

Answer 19

Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable