Class 13

Question 1

All are correct cues for the sphinx hold, except _____.

1. protracting the scapula to move the shoulder blades closer together (this raises the shoulders away from the floor) and represents the sphinx “up” position
2. positioning the forearms straight forward with the palms facing down
3. assuming a prone position with the elbows under your shoulder joints and bent about 90-degrees
4. maintaining a slightly extended lumbar spine and neutral thoracic and cervical spines

Answer 1

a

Question 2

Although each client needs correction, which one needs to raise the head slightly?

Answer 2

c

Question 3

Which of these needs to be corrected to improve her sphinx form?

1. shrugged shoulders
2. winged scapula
3. lumbar hyperextension
4. none of the above

Answer 3

d

Question 4

Which is not a target muscle for the sphinx exercise?

Answer 4

c

Question 5

Which exercise does not work the serratus anterior muscle?

Answer 5

a

Question 6

All are correct cues for the supine leg-lift hold, except _____.

1. raising one foot up from the floor about 1 to 6 inches and holding for the recommended TUT
2. keeping the hip joint, knee, and foot in alignment as you elevate the leg
3. breathing continuously
4. all the above are correct

Answer 6

d

Question 7

What leg-lift creates the highest low-back stress and strain?

Answer 7

b

Question 8

Which are not target muscles for the supine leg-lift exercise?

1. A and B
2. C and D
3. B and D
4. A and C

Answer 8

c

Question 9

Which mini-movement was not discussed for supine leg-lift pyramid training?

1. forward bicycles
2. backward bicycles
3. heel slides
4. leg lifts

Answer 9

c

Question 10

Which one of these supine leg-lift exercise progressions is likely the easiest to start with?

Answer 10

a

Question 11

This is considered an advanced exercise; one the average person may wish to skip due to its increased load and stress to the wrists.

1. yes, it may be better to skip
2. no

Answer 11

a

Question 12

All the following are correct cues for the dead bug hold, except _____.

1. hold the pelvis, spine, and torso stable and motionless
2. raise the left arm so it is vertical to the floor with the right arm fully flexed and held several inches off the floor
3. raise the right leg into a 90/90 position (flexed 90-degrees at the hip and flexed 90-degrees at the knee) with the left leg fully extended and held several inches off the floor
4. all the above are correct

Answer 12

d

Question 13

Which is not a target muscle for the dead bug hold exercise?

Answer 13

a

Question 14

Which of the following is not a dead bug regression?

1. arm-only exercise; rest both legs in a hook-lying position; move arms between positions; irradiate; complete a given number of repetitions
2. leg-only exercise; rest both arms along the sides of the body; raise one leg to 90/90 and the other leg extended and parallel with the floor; hold for time, then switch sides
3. partial dead bug; lift the 90/90 leg only a few inches off the floor and flex the opposite arm only a few inches above horizontal; hold for time, then switch sides
4. dead bug wall exercise; stand with your back against a wall, maintaining a neutral spine with the core stable and motionless; old one leg at 90/90 and the opposite arm vertical; hold for time, then switch sides

Answer 14

a

Question 15

Which of the following is not a dead bug progression?

1. arm-only exercise; rest both legs in a hook-lying position; move arms between positions; irradiate; irradiate; complete a given number of repetitions
2. leg-only exercise; rest both arms along the sides of the body; move legs between positions; irradiate; complete a given number of repetitions
3. partial dead bug; lift the 90/90 leg only a few inches off the floor and flex the opposite arm only a few inches above horizontal; hold for time, then switch sides
4. full dead dug; move the arms and legs fully between positions; irradiate; complete a given number of repetitions

Answer 15

c

Question 16

Rank these dead bug exercises from easiest to hardest. See Class 13, question 16, to view motion.

1. 1, 2, 3
2. 3, 2, 1
3. 3, 1, 2
4. 2, 1, 3

Answer 16

c