Class 28 Flashcards
1
Q
- Which type of stretching does NASM recommend?
- static
- active-isolated
- dynamic
- all the above
A
d
2
Q
- Which type of stretching involves holding the stretch for 1 to 3 seconds?
- static
- active-isolated
- dynamic
- none of the above
A
b
3
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. doing a stretch with the wrong pelvic tilt may under-stretch a given muscle, making the exercise seem useless
b. moving in opposite direction of its concentric action, stretches a muscle
A
c
4
Q
- Posture 1 is a _____ pelvic tilt; posture 2 is a _____ pelvic tilt.
- anterior; posterior
- posterior; anterior
A
a
5
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. stretching the hamstrings with an PPT is more effective
b. stretching the lats with a PPT is more effective
A
b
6
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. stretching the psoas with a PPT is more effective
b. stretching the rectus abdominis with a PPT is more effective
A
a
7
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. stretching the glute max with an APT is more effective
b. stretching the rectus femoris with an APT is more effective
A
a
8
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. moving into full shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion, or shoulder external rotation shortens the lats
b. moving into full shoulder adduction, shoulder extension, or shoulder internal rotation elongates the lats
A
neither are true
9
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. if the femur has less than 90-degrees of hip flexion (seated position), the piriformis contracts concentrically to cause hip internal rotation
b. if the femur has more than 90-degrees of hip flexion (standing), the piriformis contracts concentrically to cause hip external rotation
A
both are true
10
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. to stretch the piriformis when seated, perform full hip external rotation
b. to stretch the piriformis when standing, perform full hip internal rotation
A
both are true
11
Q
- Which person has more spinal rotation?
- 1
- 2
A
a
12
Q
- Does this exercise stretch the lateral or medial hamstrings?
- lateral
- medial
A
a
13
Q
- Does exercise 1 or 2 stretch the gastrocnemius and soleus, respectively?
- 1; 2
- 2; 1
A
a
14
Q
- High-heeled shoes cause muscle imbalances up and down the body; at the ankle, the _____ tends to be short and overactive.
- gastrocnemius
- tibialis anterior
A
a
15
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. the risk of any exercise, including a stretching exercise, is based on the load-capacity equation
b. any higher risk stretch can be regressed into a safer yet equally effective exercise
A
both are true
16
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. core training is especially important for individuals who are hypermobile
b. flexibility/mobility training is especially important for individuals who are hyper-stable
A
both are true
17
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. to improve mobility and joint ROM, most people need to do a variety of activities, but especially CARs, PAILs, RAILs, and traditional stretching
b. one of the best ways to maintain proper joint ROM and mobility is to improve muscle balance
A
both are true
18
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. it’s a good idea to blame genetics, gender, or joint structure on one’s lack of flexibility or mobility
b. a person who already has excellent joint ROM and mobility, could probably spend more time on core stability training
A
b
19
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. the elbow joint is more movement-based
b. the wrist joint is more stability-based
A
neither are true
20
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. the thoracic spinal joints are more movement-based
b. the knee joint is more stability-based
A
both are true
21
Q
- Which statements are true?
a. the hip joint is more stability-based
b. the ankle joint is more movement-based
A
b
