Module 2 - Study Guide Flashcards
Name and define, the planes and axes of motion and what movement occurs in each
The planes of motion are:
Sagittal - Divides the body into left and right
Coronal - Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)
Transverse: Divides the body into upper and lower
The axes of motion are:
Sagittal axis/Anteroposterior (A-P) - Extends from front to back and abduction-adduction occurs around it
Coronal axis/Mediolateral (M-L) - Extends from side to side/flexion-extension occurs around it
Longitudinal axis/Vertical axis - Top to bottom/medial-lateral rotation occurs around it
In what year and city did Joseph and Clara Pilates set up the first Pilates studio?
1926, New York City
Define the following ranges of motion:
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Rotation
Tilt
Flexion: Bringing the anterior surface of a body segment towards the anterior surface of an adjacent body segment (except at the knee where posterior surfaces are being approximated)/bending
Extension: Moving from a flexed position towards the anatomical position or beyond/straightening
Hyperextension: Moving in extension past the anatomical position
Abduction: Moving away from the midline of the body
Adduction: Moving towards the midline of the body
External Rotation: Turning the anterior surface outward
Internal Rotation: Turning the anterior surface inward
The Pelvic curl and the Chest left are examples of movements in the _________ plane and the _________ axis.
Give examples of “imagery” cueing for the following movements:
Hundred
Saw
Corkscrew
Cat Stretch
Hundred: Gaze straight out in front of you
Saw: Reach pinky finger towards pinky toe
Corkscrew: Sweep your legs around in a continuous motion
Cat Stretch: Puff the rib cage up and look at your navel
Used correctly, is Pilates equipment considered safe, stable and easy to use? Discuss the reasons why or why not.
Pilates apparatus is very dangerous if not used correctly and poses a risk to both client and instructors. Make sure to follow the safety guidelines and observe all protocols. Check condition of the springs and service apparatus regularly. Assist clients when getting on and off equipment. Do not unload all springs while client is on reformer. Use safety straps for Cadillac.
Name an exercise that illustrates that abduction occurs in the __________ plane around the ___________ axis
Which type of joint is the most commonly referred to in Pilates and give three examples of this joint?
Synovial (freely moving): hip, shoulder, knee
Where does the Center of Gravity lie in the human body and is it the same for women as it is for men? Give three examples of exercises to support response.
The CG lies slightly anterior to the first or second sacral segment. Each person’s CG is slightly different due to body type, etc.
Name several different approaches to Pilates that have emerged over the years
BASI, Polestar, Stott
