Chapter 12: Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments

Question 1

Collapsed arch of the foot; aka flat feet

Answer 1

Pes planus

Question 2

When elevated neural drive causes a muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction. (forcing compensation to occur during muscle imbalance)

Answer 2

overactive

Question 3

When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment. (allowing for compensation to occur during muscle imbalance)

Answer 3

Underactive

Question 4

Which posture is typically assessed in STANDING POSITION and is used to identify the three postural distortions: pes planus syndrome, upper crossed syndrome, and lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 4

Static posture

Question 5

What can be used as baseline tests and to track progress?

Answer 5

Performance assessments

Question 6

________, _________, and _____________ assessments are integral parts of the intake process for all clients and will assist the fitness professional in developing customized fitness programs to enhance a client’s well-being.

Answer 6

postural, movement, performance

Question 7

This syndrome is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and internally rotated and adducted hips.

Answer 7

Pes planus distortion

Question 8

This syndrome is characterized by an anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine.

Answer 8

Lower crossed syndrome

Question 9

This syndrome is characterized by a forward head and protracted shoulders.

Answer 9

Upper crossed syndrome

Question 10

What is the first movement assessment performed for clients and serves as the basis for all other movement assessments?

Answer 10

OHSA

Question 11

This assessment should only be used if clients have performed well with OHSA.

Answer 11

Single-leg squat assessment