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A series of measurements that help determine the current health and fitness level of a client

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Comprehensive fitness assessment

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Information that is gathered from a client including health history and medical background

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Subjective information

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Measurable data about a client’s physical state such as body composition, movement, and cardiovascular ability.

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Objective information

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Medication that decrease heart rate and blood pressure

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Beta-blockers

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Knowing a client’s occupation provides insight into what ?

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Movement capacity and potential repetitive movements

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What is considered relevant information regarding a client’s occupation and movement capacity ?

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Extended periods of sitting
Repetitive movements
dress shoes
mental stress

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What are some lifestyle questions the fitness professional should ask when conducting a fitness assessment ?

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Recreation and hobbies

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Questionnaire designed to help qualify a person to participate in exercise, and determine if referral to a physician is needed

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Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)

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A clients chronic conditions, past surgeries, injuries, and medications

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Medical history

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What can be caused by injuries or past surgery if not properly rehabilitated

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Pain
inflammations
increased risk of re-injury

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What percentage of Americans do not engage in at least 30 minutes of low-to-moderate activity every day ?

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75%

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Heart disease, hypertension, pulmonary disease, type 1 and 2 diabetes, and arthritis are all common examples of what ?

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Chronic conditions

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Something specifically detrimental to an individual due to a special need or chronic condition

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Contraindicated

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What position is contraindicated for individuals with high blood pressure ?

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Supine (Lying face down)

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What is the procedure for taking a client’s radial pulse?

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Touch should be gentle, take when the client is calm, two fingers along the right side of the arm just above the thumb, take for 60 seconds, average over three days while taking the pulse at the same time each day

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Pulse taken on the neck to the side of the larynx

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Carotid pulse

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What are the 5 types of objective assessments that can be performed with clients as part of a comprehensive fitness assessment

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Physiological
Postural
Performance
body composition
cardiorespiratory
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What determines a clients baseline levels from which to compare progress to at later dates?

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Objective assessments

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What provides information about a client’s overall health, such as resting heart rate and blood pressure ?

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Physiological assessments

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Wha is the average resting heart rate for a male ?

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70 bpm

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What is the average resting heart rate for a female ?

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75 bpm

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The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels after blood is ejected from the heart

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Blood pressure

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The pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts

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Systolic (top number of blood pressure reading)

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The pressure within the arterial system when the heart is resting and falling with blood

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Diastolic (bottom number of blood pressure reading)

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What is an acceptable systolic blood pressure ?

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less than 120mm hg

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What is an acceptable diastolic blood pressure ?

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less than 80 mm hg

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An indication that the client’s ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended period of time based on occupation

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Wearing dress shoes

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What are some methods for measuring body fat

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Underwater weighing
Bioelectrical impedance
skin fold calipers

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Where does the very high BMI score begin for non-athletes

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35

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The method of measuring body fat percentage that conducts an electrical current through the body to measure fat

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Bioelectrical impedance

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What are the four skin fold sites tested when using the Durnin-Womersly formula for body fat assessment

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Biceps
Triceps
Sub-scapular
iliac crest

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32
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What is the at-risk waist-to-hip ratio for females ?

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0.8

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33
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What is the at-risk waist-to-hip ratio for males ?

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0.95

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34
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Risk for disease increases when non-athletes BMI exceeds what ?

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25

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35
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What is the equation used to access a client’s body mass index (BMI) ?

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BMI = [Weight (Kilograms)/ Height(Meters squared)

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36
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For which clients is the use of skin calipers not recommended ?

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Very overweight clients

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37
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Where is the hip measurement taken when conducting circumference measurements ?

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Widest portion of the buttocks

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Why should fitness professionals obtain client circumferences measurements in the initial assessment ?

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Provides feedback about client progress; can be used to calculate waist-to-hip ratio

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What is the most important factor to consider when taking circumference measurements ?

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Concictency

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40
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Why is BMI a poor indicator of body fat versus lean body mass ?

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Only takes weight and height into account

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The relative percentage of body weight that is fat vs. fat free tissue

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Body composition

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What is the typical body percentage for healthy, active men ?

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10-20%

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What is the typical body fat percentage for healthy, active women ?

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20-30%

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Assessment that assumes the fat present in the subcutaneous regions of the body is proportional to the overall body fatness

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Skinfold measurement

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what is the technique for biceps skinfold measurement ?

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Vertical fold on the front of the arm over the center of the biceps muscle

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What is the technique for triceps skinfold measurement ?

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Vertical fold on the back of the arm half way between the shoulder and the elbow

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What is the technique for subscapular skinfold measurement ?

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45 degree angle

1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula

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What is the technique for iliac crest skinfold measurment ?

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45 degree angle just above the iliac crest and medial to the axillary line

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49
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On which side of the body should all skinfold measurements be taken ?

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Right side

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50
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Which is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease ?

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22- 24.9

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51
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What are the two common sub-maximal assessments that measure cardiorespiratory capability?

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YMCA 3-minute step test and

Rockport walk test

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52
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A zone of cardiorespiratory training when a client scores poor of fair during submaximal cardio assessments

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Zone one

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53
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What is the straight percentage equation for predicting max heart rate ?

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220-age

54
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What is the regression formula for determining HRmax ?

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208 - (0.7 x age)

55
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The greatest number of times an individual’s heart beats in 1 minute at maximal exertion

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Maximal heart rate (HRmax)

56
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What are the criteria for performing the 3-minute step test ?

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96 steps per minute
12 inch step for 3 minutes
Take pulse for 60 seconds within 5 seconds of completing the exercise.

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What is the percentage range pf HRmax for training zone 1?

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65-75%

58
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What is the percentage range of HRmax for training zone 2 ?

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76-85%

59
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What is the percentage range of HRmax for training zone 3 ?

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86-95%

60
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What is the technique for performing the Rockport walk text ?

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Record client’s weight, have client walk 1 mile as fast as they can without breaking into a jog, record the time it takes to complete the walk, record the recovery pule for 1 minute, us formula to determine VO2 score, align to heart rate zone

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What is the observable movement compensation when the hip flexor complex and erector spinae are overactive ?

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Low back arches

62
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What is the observable movement compensation when the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae are overactive ?

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Shoulder elevation, head protrudes forward

63
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Assessments that measure upper extremity neuromuscular efficiency

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Pushing and pulling assessment

64
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What develops when structural integrity of the body has compromised as a result of disruption in one or more of the components of the kinetic chain ?

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Postural distortion patterns

65
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Which muscles could possibly be tight or overactive if a client demonstrates feet turning out during overhead squat assessment ?

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Soleus
lateral gastrocnemius
biceps femoris

66
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Which muscles are overactive if the client’s knees move inward ?

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Adductor complex
Biceps femoris
TFL (Tensor Fascia Latae)
Vastus lateralis

67
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Which muscles are overactive if a client’s low back arches during the overhead squat assessment ?

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Hip flexor complex and erector spinae

68
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Which muscles are underactive if a client’s feet turn out during an overhead squat assessment ?

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Medial gastrocnemius
Medial hamstring
Gracilis
Sartorius
Popliteus
69
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Which muscles are underactive when a clien’s arm fall forward during an overhead squat assessment ?

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Middle/lower trapezius
Rhomboids
Rotator cuff

70
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Which musces are overactive when a client’s head protrudes forward during a pushing assessment ?

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Upper trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid
Levator scapulae

71
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Which muscles are underactive when a client’s head protrudes forward during a pulling assessment ?

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Deep cervical flexors

72
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What strengthening exercise is recommended when a client’s feet turn out on the overhead squat assessment ?

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Single- leg balance reach

73
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What strengthening exercise is recommended for an elevated shoulder movement compensation during the pushing assessment ?

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Ball cobra

74
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What muscles are most appropriate to stretch for a client whose arms fall forward during an overhead squat assessment ?

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Latissimus dorsi
thoracic spine
pectorals

75
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What muscles are most appropriate to stretch for a client who exhibits an arched lower back during overhead squat assessment ?

A

Hip flexor complex
Latissimus dorsi
erector spinae

76
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With which movement compensations is the latissimus dorsi indicated as being overactive in the overhead squat assessment ?

A

Low back arches

arms fall forward

77
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Which muscles should be foam rolled when a client exhibits an excessive forward lean ?

A

Hip flexor complex
Gastrocnemius
Soleus

78
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Which muscles are underactive when a client’s knees move inward during a single-leg squat assessment ?

A

Gluteus medius
Gluteus maximus
Vastus medial oblique

79
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What is a recommended strengthening exercise for a client who exhibits arms falling forward during an overhead squat assessment ?

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Squat to row

80
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At what level is a client instructed to squat when performing the overhead squat assessment ?

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Height of a chair

81
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Which dysfunction areas often result in noncontact related knee injuries ?

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Ankle and Hip dysfunction

82
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The alignment of musculoskeletal system, which allows our center of gravity to be maintained over a base of support

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Structural efficiency

83
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The alignment and function of all components of the kinetic chain under the direct control of the central nervous system

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Posture

84
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Which compensation can be observed during the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view ?

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Low back arch
Excessive forward lean
arms fall forward

85
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Which compensations can be observed during the overhead squat assessment from the anterior view ?

A

Feet turn out and knees move inward

86
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Which muscles are overactive in low back arches movement compensation ?

A

Hip flexor
Erector spinae
Latissimus dorsi

87
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Which muscles are underactive when the knee moves inward on single leg squat assessment ?

A

Gluteus medius
Gluteus maximus
Vastus medial oblique

88
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What is the tempo for pulling assessment ?

A

Perform it controlled

89
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What movement compensations can be observed during pushing assessment ?

A

Low back arches
Shoulder elevation
Protruding head

90
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What is the view for single leg-squat assessment ?

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Anterior view

91
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Which muscles are underactive when the shoulder elevate in a pushing assessment ?

A

Middle and lower trapezius

92
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What are the dynamic postural assessments (movement)?

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Overhead squat assessment
Single leg squat assessment
Pushing assessment
Pulling assessment

93
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What movement compensations observed when the abdominal complex is overactive ?

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Excessive forward lean

94
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What movement compensation can overactive biceps femoris cause in the overhead squat assessment ?

A

Feet turn and knees move inward

95
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What movement compensation can underactive gluteus maximus cause during overhead squat assessment ?

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Knee moves inward, excessive forward lean, low back arches

96
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What movements compensations can be observed in overhead squat assessment when rotator cuff muscles are underactive ?

A

Arms fall forward

97
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What is a corrective strategy for knees move inward (as seen in the overhead squat assessment) ?

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Tube walking

98
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What is the corrective strategy for feet turning out on overhead squat assessment ?

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Single-leg balance reach

99
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What is a corrective strategy for arms fall forward (as seen in the overhead squat assessment)?

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Squat to row

100
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What is a recommended strengthening exercise for shoulders elevated in pushing assessment ?

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Ball cobra

101
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Which muscles are underactive when the low back arches during an overhead squat assessment ?

A

Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings
Intrinsic core stabalization

102
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Which muscles are underactive with an excessive forward lean ?

A

Anterior tibialis
gluteus maximus
erector spinae

103
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What movement compensations are observed with an overactive TFL?

A

Knees move inward, excessive forward lean low back arches

Note: the TFL is part of the hip flexor complex

104
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What movement compensations are associated with overactive soleus ?

A

Feet turn out and excessive forward lean

105
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What are the guidlelines for setting up an overhead squat assessment ?

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Feet shoulder-width apart
Pointed straight ahead
In neutral position
raise arm overhead and fully extended

106
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What are some regressions for client unable to perform single-leg squat assessment ?

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Use outside support for squatting assistance, perform single-leg balance without squat

107
Q

What is corrective strategy for the head protruding forward on assessment ?

A

Keep head in neutral position when performing all exercises

108
Q

What is a corrective strategy for low back, as seen in an overhead squat assessment ?

A

Ball Squat

109
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Which muscles are underactive when the low back arches during pushing assessment ?

A

Intrinsic core stabilizers

110
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Provides the foundation from which the extremities function

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Static posture

111
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Reflective of how a client is able to maintain bodily alignment while performing functional tasks

A

Dynamic posture

112
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What are the 3 common postural distortion patterns ?

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Lower crossed syndrome
Upper crossed syndrome
Pronation distortion syndrome

113
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Increased lumbar lordosis due to an anterior pelvic tilt

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Lower crossed syndrome

114
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Rounded shoulders with a forward head posture

A

Upper crossed syndrome

115
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In which postural distortion pattern might clients exhibit excessive foot pronation, knee flexion, internal rotation, and adduction ?

A

Pronation distortion syndrome

Knock Knees

116
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Where are the 5 kinetic chain checkpoints ?

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Feet and ankles
knees
LPHC (Lumbo Pelvic Hip concept)
Shoulders
Head
117
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A quick way to gain an impression of a client’s overall functional status in a naturally dynamic setting

A

Movement assessment

118
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How much weight should be added following the warm-up segment of the lower extremity strength assessment (squat test) ?

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10-20% of initial load

119
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How much weight should be added following the warm-up segment of the upper extremity strength assessment (bench press test) ?

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5-10% of the initial load

120
Q

Which assessment measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control ?

A

Shark skill test

121
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How many trials are included in the Shark skill test ?

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1 practice
2 timed for each foot
(4 graded trials total)

122
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Which faults are penalized in the Shark skill test ?

A

Non-hopping leg touches ground
hands come off hips
foot goes into wrong square
foot does not return to center square

123
Q

How many repetitions are performed pre set in the upper extremity strength assessment ?

A

3 to 5

124
Q

What is the recommended rest time between progressions during lower extremity strength assessment ?

A

2 minutes

125
Q

Who should not perform the Davie’s test ?

A

Individuals lacking shoulder stability

126
Q

What are some examples of performance assessments ?

A

Davie’s test
Shark skill test
Upper extremity strength assessment
Lower extremity strength assessment

127
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How long is the Davie’s test ?

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15 seconds

128
Q

What assessment measures upper extremity agility and neuromuscular control ?

A

Davie’s test

129
Q

What assessments test upper-body muscular endurance ?

A

Push-up test

130
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How long is the push-up test ?

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60 seconds

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