Chapter 5-9 Flashcards
What phase of the Corrective Exercise Continuum works to stimulate underactive/lengthened myofascial tissue?
Inhibit
Lengthen
Activate
Integrate
Activate
Which of the following represents a contraindication for isolated strengthening?
Pain during movement
Poor core stabilization strength
Diabetes
Older adults
Pain during movement
What tempo is recommended for isolated strengthening exercise?
X/X/X
2/0/2
4/2/1
5/5/5
4/2/1
Which of the following muscles would benefit from isolated strengthening to help reduce synergistic dominance of the biceps femoris during leg curls?
Internal obliques
Gluteus maximus
Medial hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Medial hamstrings
Which phase of the muscle action spectrum is the slowest during corrective exercise?
Eccentric
Amortization
Isometric
Concentric
Eccentric
Activation exercises may not be considered normal but are designed to provide isolated strengthening to specific muscles prior to moving into an integrated movement pattern by placing joints in the best position for which of the following?
Preferential activation
Ideal activation
Isometric activation
Positional isometrics
Preferential activation
According to recent research, which of the following may lead to increased core activation during a plank?
Relaxing the hip musculature
Isometric ankle plantarflexion
Performing a posterior pelvic tilt
Retracting and depressing the shoulder blades
Performing a posterior pelvic tilt
Jared is a beginner client with weight loss goals and several mild movement dysfunctions. During the beginning phases, the repetition range for Jared during resistance training should be which of the following?
Held stable for a prolonged time frame
Low repetition
High repetition
Moderate repetition
High repetition
In which phase of the Corrective Exercise Continuum does activation occur?
First
Third
Fourth
Second
Third
The theoretical basis that attempting to strengthen muscles when joint motion restriction is present will provide less-than-optimal results and limited joint ROM comes in part from which of the following?
Clark’s models
Janda’s syndromes
Kendall’s postures
Mennell’s truisms
Mennell’s truisms
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long?
4 counts
1 count
2 seconds
3 counts
2 seconds
Greatest strength gains take place while the muscle is under resistance during what muscle action in isolation?
Shortening
Perturbating
Stabilizing
Lengthening
Lengthening
The Activation phase primarily focuses on correcting which of the following?
Lengthened muscles
Muscle imbalance
Lack of flexibility
Hypertonic muscles
Lengthened muscles
Isolated strengthening is a technique used to increase what?
Intramuscular coordination
Extensibility
Synergistic dominance
Activation
Intramuscular coordination
The fitness professional uses activations to provide strength to muscles that lack the ability to appropriately eccentrically decelerate unwanted joint actions and do what else?
Concentrically accelerate unwanted movement
Stabilize unwanted movement
Maximize force production
Alleviate joint pain
Stabilize unwanted movement
What type of activations will provide mild stress to muscles, which may be used as part of a recovery day?
Beginner-level activations
Moderate-level activations
Low-level activations
High-level activations
Low-level activations
The concentric tempo should last approximately how long?
4 seconds
2 seconds
3 seconds
1 second
1 second
Jamie demonstrated a posterior pelvic tilt during the overhead squat assessment. Which of the following is an appropriate activation exercise for Jamie?
Abdominal crunch on stability ball
Standing hamstring curl
Wall slides
Standing hip flexor
Standing hip flexor
The combination of enhanced motor unit activation, synchronization, and firing rate is known to increase what at that specific muscle?
Strength
ROM
Intermuscular coordination
Tenacity
Strength
Which phase of the Corrective Exercise Continuum works to re-educate the human movement system back into a functional synergistic movement pattern?
Inhibit
Lengthen
Activate
Integrate
Integrate
True or False? Multijoint exercises in all planes of motion from both bilateral and unilateral stances help increase intermuscular coordination and re-educate the neuromuscular system to maintain proper postural alignment during functional activity.
True
False
True
Which of the following is a precaution for integrated dynamic movement?
Neuromuscular disorders
Acute injury
Muscle tear
Pain
Neuromuscular disorders
How frequently should integrated dynamic movement be performed?
1 to 3 days per week
2 to 4 days per week
3 to 5 days per week
5 to 7 days per week
3 to 5 days per week
Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements, standing, unilateral and bilateral exercises, help to place increased stress on what other area?
Ipsilateral musculature
Core musculature
Triceps
Lats
Core musculature
Kaden is a 45-year-old office work just beginning a corrective exercise program. What is an example of a total body primer exercise for more advanced programming in the future?
Push up
Ball squat with overhead press
Barbell squat
Seated overhead press
Ball squat with overhead press
In order to obtain neuromuscular efficiency and optimization of human movement, total-body integrated exercises are called on to provide and control which of the following?
Balance
Degrees of freedom
Circumduction
Joint ROM
Degrees of freedom
What should the fitness professional do when they first observe movement compensations during integrated movement in order to allow the athlete to cognitively process proper form?
Decrease the load to require less from the muscles
Stop the exercise
Increase the load to demand more from the muscles
Give verbal cues
Give verbal cues
Integration techniques are used to reeducate the Human Movement System back into what type functional movement pattern?
Cooperative
Length-tension
Force-couple
Synergistic
Synergistic
Which of the following describes the ability of different muscles in the body to work together to allow coordination of global and refined movements?
Total body coordination
Multiplanar coordination
Intermuscular coordination
Intramuscular coordination
Intermuscular coordination
What is the recommended order of progressions when considering planes of motion?
Sagittal > Scapular > Rotational
Frontal > Transverse > Sagittal
Transverse > Sagittal > Frontal
Sagittal > Frontal > Transverse
Sagittal > Frontal > Transverse
Recent research has found which of the following regarding the use of wobble boards, soft mats, and air-filled bladders?
They may decrease joint stiffness.
They may increase motor control.
They are ideal for producing power.
They are ideal for producing strength.
They may increase motor control.
What is the most appropriate verbal cue to use if a client demonstrates knee valgus upon landing?
“Keep your knees directly over your ankles.”
“Keep your knees in line with your second and third toes.”
“Keep your knees behind your toes.”
“Keep your knees out wider than your fifth toe.”
“Keep your knees in line with your second and third toes.”
What is practiced with limited resistance with slow tempos and high repetitions so that the client can modify and rehearse quality movement?
Postural efficiency
Muscular efficiency
Structural efficiency
Movement efficiency
Movement efficiency
Strengthening of one side unilaterally can also increase the strength of which of the following?
Ipsilateral limb
Posteriorly rotated limb
Anteriorly rotated limb
Contralateral limb
Contralateral limb
Which phase of the muscle action spectrum leads to the most muscle damage, inflammation, impaired muscle function, and muscular soreness occurs, providing a good reason to limit the number of sets for the initial exerciser?
Concentric acceleration
The amortization phase
Eccentric deceleration
Isometric stabilization
Eccentric deceleration
What is the prime mover of a specific joint action regardless of concentric or eccentric muscle action?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Agonist
Type II muscle fibers
Agonist
During which phase of the muscle action spectrum are most strength gains developed?
Eccentric deceleration
Concentric acceleration
Isometric stabilization
The amortization phase
Eccentric deceleration
The backbone for the entire corrective exercise process is to first build strong rapport with clients.
True
False
True
Which of the following represents the correct way to talk to clients about corrective exercise during the initial session?
Discuss all the things that are wrong with them that they need to fix.
Use technical jargon, such as compensation, impairment, and dysfunction.
Use common language and create an environment free from judgement.
Focus the conversation on things that the client feels negatively about.
Use common language and create an environment free from judgement.
Which of the following common scenarios is responsible for creating LPHC postural imbalances in a large portion of the greater population?
Occupational stress
Extended periods of sitting
Hypertension
Inadequate sleep
Extended periods of sitting
Which assessment tool should be used first to qualify a new client for an increase in physical activity?
Biometrics
Lifestyle questions
Hydration status
PAR-Q
PAR-Q
True or False? One of the best predictors for the occurrence of future injuries is having been injured in the past.
True
False
True
Which of the following actions are outside the scope of practice for an individual who only has Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist credentials?
Select all that apply.
Manual therapy
Exercise prescription
Motivational coaching
Goal setting
Dietary counseling
Manual therapy
Dietary counseling
True or False? Corrective exercise is intended to help clients directly manage issues of acute pain and injury rehabilitation.
True
False
False
What is the most accurate purpose of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)?
It is used to help determine a person’s musculoskeletal structural alignment during a series of movement patterns.
It is used to help determine if a person is ready to undertake an increase in physical activity.
It is used to help determine deficits in joint range of motion and to refine observations made in previous assessments.
It is used to help determine if a person exhibits any compensation in posture while standing still.
It is used to help determine if a person is ready to undertake an increase in physical activity.
“Do you have any stressors in your personal life?” is an example of a question assessing this client aspect?
Recreation
Lifestyle
Hobbies
Occupation
Lifestyle
Which statement most accurately describes the potential impact a previous low-back injury could have on a client?
Improved lumbar mobility
Reduced proprioception
Herniated disk
No direct impact
Reduced proprioception