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chpt 12 Flashcards

1
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The positioning of the musculoskeletal system while the body is motionless.

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Static posture

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2
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Alignment of the body while in motion.

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Dynamic posture

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3
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Moving in a biomechanically efficient manner that maximizes muscle recruitment and minimizes risk of injury

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Optimal movement

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4
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Abnormal movement patterns that can indicate possible muscle imbalances or mobility limitation.

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Movement impairments

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5
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An assessment of a client’s movement patterns and postural alignment during movement or activity; also known as a dynamic postural assessment

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Movement assessment

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6
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Collapsed arch of the foot; also known as flat feet.

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Pes planus

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7
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When elevated neural drive causes a muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction.

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Overactive

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8
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When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment

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Underactive

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9
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An assessment that provides insight to deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture.

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Static postural assessment

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10
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The five areas of the body that are monitored during movement assessments and exercise: foot/ankle, knees, lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, shoulders, and head.

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Kinetic chain checkpoints

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11
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An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis that results in greater lumbar lordosis.

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Anterior pelvic tilt

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12
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Knees collapse inward (knock knees) due to hip adduction and internal rotation

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Knee valgus

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13
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Knees bow outward (bowlegged)

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Knee varus

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14
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flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips

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Pes planus distortion syndrome

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15
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anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine

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Lower crossed syndrome

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16
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The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

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Lordotic/Lordosis

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17
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Postural syndrome characterized by a forward head and protracted shoulders.

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Upper crossed syndrome

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18
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  • assess dynamic posture, core stability, and neuromuscular control of the whole body during a squatting motion
  • 5 reps from an anterior and lateral view
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Overhead squat assessment (OHSA)

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19
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assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance.

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single leg squat assessment

20
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identifies movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

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Pushing assessment & pulling assessment

21
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measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement

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Push-up test

22
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test maximal jump height and lower extremity power

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Vertical jump assessment

23
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test maximal jump distance and lower extremity power

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Long jump assessment

24
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test lateral speed and agility
for clients with athletic goals
Two cones are spaced 10 yards

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Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

25
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test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal speed.

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40-yard dash assessment

26
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test lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control
two cones are spaced 10 yards, third cone in the middle

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Pro shuttle (5-10-5) assessment

27
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Gastrocnemius and soleus (calves)
Adductor complex (inner thighs)
Hip flexors (muscles near front of hips)

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Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome (over active) 3

28
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Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles)
Gluteus maximus and medius (butt muscles)

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Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome (underactive) 2

29
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Hip flexors
Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles)

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Lower Crossed Syndrome (overactive) 2

30
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Gluteus maximus and medius
Hamstring complex
Abdominals

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Lower Crossed Syndrome (underactive) 3

31
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Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles)
Levator scapula and sternocleidomastoid (neck muscles)
Upper trapezius

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Upper Crossed Syndrome (overactive) 3

32
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Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids (mid-back muscles)
Deep cervical flexors (muscle deep within the neck)

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Upper Crossed Syndrome (underactive) 2

33
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Gastrocnemius/soleus (calves)
Hamstrings complex

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Foot and ankle turnout (overactive) 2

34
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Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles)
Gluteus maximus and medius

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Foot and ankle turnout (underactive) 2

35
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Tensor fascia latae (TFL)(muscle near front of hip)
Adductor complex (inner thigh muscles)

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Knee Valgus (overactive) 2

36
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Gluteus maximus and medius
Anterior and posterior tibialis

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Knee Valgus (underactive) 2

37
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Hip flexors (rectus femoris, psoas, TFL)
Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles)
Latissimus dorsi (large back muscle)

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Low-back arches (overactive) 3

38
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Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings complex
Abdominals

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Low-back arches (underactive) 3

39
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Hip flexors
Gastrocnemius/soleus
Rectus abdominis and external obliques (superficial abdominal muscles)

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Excessive forward trunk lean (overactive) 3

40
Q

Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings complex
Lumbar extensors

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Excessive forward trunk lean (underactive) 3

41
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Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles)
Teres major (posterior shoulder muscle)

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Arms fall forward (overactive) 3

42
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Middle and lower trapezius (mid-back muscle)
Rhomboids (muscles near shoulder blades)
Posterior deltoids (back of shoulder muscles)
Portions of the rotator cuff (small muscles that stabilize the shoulder)

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Arms fall forward (underactive) 4

43
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Levator scapulae (posterior neck muscles)
Upper trapezius

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Scapular elevation (overactive) 2

44
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Lower trapezius

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Scapular elevation (underactive) 1

45
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Levator scapulae
Sternocleidomastoid (anterior neck muscles)

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Head juts forward (overactive) 2

46
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Deep cervical flexors (deep neck stabilizer muscles)

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Head juts forward (underactive) 1

47
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  1. Health screening
  2. Physiological
  3. Body composition
  4. Posture and movement
  5. Cardio
  6. Performance
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Sequence of assessments

NASM (14 decks)

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