Chapter 12

Question 1

What are three postural distortion patterns to look for in static postural assessments?

Answer 1

Pes planus distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, and upper crossed syndrome

Question 2

Which movement assessment is a good assessment of a client’s balance during movement?

Answer 2

Single-leg squat

Question 3

Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat?

Answer 3

Gluteus maximus and medius

Question 4

Which postural distortion is characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders?

Answer 4

Upper crossed syndrome

Question 5

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 5

Lower trapezius

Question 6

Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion?

Answer 6

Dynamic posture assessment

Question 7

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 7

Hip flexors

Question 8

Which of the following tests is designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal sprinting speed?

Answer 8

40-yard dash

Question 9

For which movement impairment would you see the shoulders moving upward toward the ears?

Answer 9

Shoulder elevation

Question 10

Which type of assessment measures overall strength, stability, muscular endurance, and agility?

Answer 10

Performance assessment

Question 11

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

Answer 11

Upper trapezius

Question 12

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 12

Hip flexor

Question 13

What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?

Answer 13

Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck

Question 14

Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility?

Answer 14

Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

Question 15

Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

Answer 15

Pes planus distortion syndrome

Question 16

Which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out?

Answer 16

Gastrocnemius and soleus

Question 17

How often is it recommended to reassess clientele?

Answer 17

Every month

Question 18

Which movement assessment utilizes weighted pullies to assess a pushing movement?

Answer 18

Standing push assessment

Question 19

Which type of assessment is typically performed first in the assessment flow?

Answer 19

Static posture

Question 20

What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus?

Answer 20

The knees collapsing inward

Question 21

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 21

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

Question 22

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes planus distortion syndrome?

Answer 22

Anterior and posterior tibialis, and gluteus maximus and medius

Question 23

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 23

Hip flexor complex

Question 24

What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 24

Femur parallel to ground

Question 25

How is upper crossed syndrome characterized?

Answer 25

Forward head and protracted shoulders

Question 26

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

Answer 26

Upper trapezius

Question 27

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 27

Abdominals

Question 28

What tests should be performed last in the overall assessment flow?

Answer 28

Performance assessments

Question 29

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 29

Latissimus dorsi

Question 30

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 30

Gluteus maximus

Question 31

What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment shoulder elevation?

Answer 31

The shoulders moving upward toward the ears

Question 32

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pulling assessment?

Answer 32

Lower trapezius

Question 33

Which muscle or muscles would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pulling assessment?

Answer 33

Upper trapezius and levator scapula

Question 34

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 34

Upper trapezius

Question 35

Which of the following tests is used to measure lower-extremity power?

Answer 35

Vertical jump

Question 36

Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

Answer 36

Push-up test

Question 37

Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?

Answer 37

Lower crossed syndrome

Question 37

Which muscle(s) may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat?

Answer 37

Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex

Question 38

Which movement assessment is a global observation of the entire kinetic chain and recommended as the first movement assessment to use with all clients?

Answer 38

Overhead squat

Question 39

Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure maximum strength of the lower extremities?

Answer 39

Squat

Question 40

Which movement assessment is a global observation of the entire kinetic chain and recommended as the first movement assessment to use with all clients?

Answer 40

Overhead squat

Question 41

How is lower crossed syndrome characterized?

Answer 41

Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine

Question 42

Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out?

Answer 42

Anterior and posterior tibialis

Question 43

For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

Answer 43

Knee varus

Question 44

How is upper crossed syndrome characterized?

Answer 44

Forward head and protracted shoulders

Question 45

Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?

Answer 45

Gluteus maximus and medius

Question 46

Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure maximum strength of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

Answer 46

Bench press strength assessment

Question 47

Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

Answer 47

pro shuttle

Question 48

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

Answer 48

lower trapezius

Question 49

Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?

Answer 49

abductor complex

Question 50

Which type of assessment evaluates the position of the musculoskeletal system while the body is standing still?

Answer 50

Static posture assessment

Question 51

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to arms falling forward in the overhead squat assessment?

Answer 51

Middle and lower trapezius

Question 52

When is a muscle considered overactive?

Answer 52

When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle), which causes the muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction