NASM Unit 10

Question 1

What regressions could you make for clients who are unable to perform a Single-leg Squat assessment?

Answer 1

Use outside support for squatting assistance or perform a Single-leg Balance without squat

Question 2

Name possible injuries associated with upper crossed syndrome.

Answer 2

Headaches, bicep tendonitis, rotator cuff impingement, and thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 3

Name five performance assessment tests.

Answer 3

Davies Test, Shark Skill Test, Push-up Test, Upper Extremity Strength Assessment, Lower Extremity Strength Assessment

Question 4

Movement of the bones around the joints.

Answer 4

Rotary motion

Question 5

Name the short muscles associated with lower crossed syndrome.

Answer 5

Gastrocnemius, soleus, hip flexor complex, adductors, latissimus dorsi, and erector spinae

Question 6

What positional guidelines do you give a client who is setting up for an Overhead Squat assessment?

Answer 6

Feet shoulder-width apart and pointed straight ahead; foot and ankle complex in a neutral position; arms raised overhead, with elbows fully extended

Question 7

A force that produces rotation.

Answer 7

Torque

Question 8

Name two abdominal muscles used for trunk rotation.

Answer 8

Internal and external obliques

Question 9

Average stroke volume of an adult.

Answer 9

70 mL

Question 10

Compensations observed during the Overhead Squat assessment from the lateral view.

Answer 10

Low back arches, excessive forward lean, arms fall forward