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Question 1

during an Overhead Squat Assessment, which are the probable overactive muscles when there is an excessive lean forward

Answer 1

Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip-flexor complex, abdominal complex

Question 2

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 2

Wearing dress shoes (high heels)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

beta-blockers

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Pronation distortion, lower crossed, upper crossed

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

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

Answer 6

Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae

Question 7

What are the probable under-active 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 overactive muscles when the client’s arms fall forward

Answer 8

Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

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