Semester 4 Final Test Flashcards
What percent of athletic injuries do ankle sprains account for?
10-28%
What are the 6 different types of pain?
- Muscular - achy, dull or strong & generally worsens with movement
- Ligament - painful during stretching but NOT during contraction
- Tendon - painful during stretching AND contraction
- Skeletal - discomfort whether moving or still, is described as a deep pain
- Nerve - sharp, lightening, burning, numbness, or tingling
- Vascular - throbbing, numbness, “pins & needles” sensation
What should the bar be in line with throughout the squat?
Mid foot.
What are some examples of sports that need speed training?
Sprinter, cross country runner, or swimmer
Definition: Load Volume
total amount of weight lifted in a training session
How many passes should you perform the Foam Roll Adductors?
10-15
How many minutes of PA should pregnant women get per week?
What intensity?
150
moderate
How long does the Limber 11 routine take?
Around 10 minutes.
All clients should begin resistance training with a plan based on _________ or _________ to establish training base.
Muscular Endurance
Hypertrophy
When should the Military or Overhead press NOT be prescribed for a client?
- High Blood Pressure
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Poor Shoulder Stability
- Low Back Pain
What is additionally being worked when you perform Hammer Curls instead of regular?
Brachioradialis
True or False: To avoid injury, you need a strong back.
False, strength is not a preventetive factor for injury. In fact, endurance plays a more important role.
How many of the Bent Knee Iron Cross should you perform?
5-10 per side
How long is the 2nd trimester?
14-27 weeks
What is the MOI for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
poor patellar tracking due to weak VMO or tight lateral structures (misalignment is usually a lateral tracking issue)
What happens if you pause during plyometrics?
the energy that is stored in the SCC & stretch reflex will be lost and the plyometric event will not occur
How long is a Macrocyle?
Entire training year up to a period of 4 years (olympic athletes)
What is the purpose of the Big 3?
Enhance spine stability through grooving motion and muscle activation patterns to prepare for all types of challenges
What are important muscles to focus on during pregnancy? Why?
Abdominals and pelvic floor (transverse abdominus)
Provides basis for postural support to prepare for delivery
What 4 factors make good footwear for plyometrics?
- ankle and foot support
- lateral stability
- wide, non slip sole
- shoe laces tied
What are the primary movers of the lunge?
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus Maximus
True or False: You should avoid exercising to exhaustion while pregnant.
True
What are the 5 different types of Aerobic Endurance Training?
- LSD
- Pace/Tempo
- Interval
- Repetition
- Fartlek
If you want to increase the intensity of the Big 3 for the client, should you increase repetitions or duration?
Repetitions
What are the 4 types of soft tissue work?
- Massage
- Foam Rolling
- Lacrosse Ball
- Rolling stick
What are the stabilizer muscles of the Renegade Row?
Triceps, rectus abdominus, obliques, anterior deltoids
Definition: The sticking point
the most difficult part of the exercise
What are some common errors of the lunge?
- Extending knee too far forward
- Front knee caving in
- Not taking a big enough step or taking too big a step
What is the scientific name for a “knot” in your muscle?
Fascia Mobility Block
What are the 2 most popular PNF methods?
- Contract-Relax-Agonist-Contract (CRAC)
- Contract-Relax (CR)
Definition: Soft Tissue
tissues that connect, support or surround other structures and organs in the body
What 4 exercise situations require a spotter. Give an example of each.
- Overhead eg. standing shoulder press
- Over the face eg. bench press, lying triceps extension
- With a bar on the upper back and shoulders eg. back squat
- With a bar positioned on the front of the shoulders or clavicles eg. front squat
Definition: Super Set
2 exercise sets in a sequence without rest that stress antagonistic muscle groups
eg. bench press and seated rows
What are the signs and symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
- Dull, aching pain, increase with sitting, squatting, and descending stairs
- Point tenderness - lateral facet of the patella
- Pain with manual patella compression into trochlear groove
How many reps of the Curl Up, Side Bridge/Plank and Bird Dog should you perform, and for how long should you hold each rep?
5 reps, 7-8s.
What are some common mistakes of the bench press?
- Lifting hips off of the bench
- Bouncing bar off of the chest, lack of control
- Choosing weight too heavy
- Shoulders rounding forward
- Lack of full ROM
- Having weak wrist engagement
If pregnant, when should you discontinue exercise?
MC CHOPD
- Dyspnea before exertion
- Headaches or unexplained dizziness
- Chest pain
- Muscle weakness
- Calf pain or swelling
- Preterm labor
- Overheated or fatigued, decrease intensity and cool down
Frequency, intensity or duration should not increase by more than ____ in aerobic training programs?
10%
Things to avoid while pregnant?
- Valsava Maneuver
- Isometric contractions
- exercises with high risk of falling or abdominal trauma
What would you focus on for rehabilitation following a Total Hip Arthropasty?
ROM, strength and gait
What is the primary reason people seek help from their doctor?
Low back pain
True or False: It is better to perform full range spine motion while under load in the morning, when your intevertebral discs are more hydrated.
False
For older adults with limited cardiorespiratory fitness, how long and at what intensity should they perform aerobic training?
5-10min @ 40% HRmax
How long does the client perform an isometric contraction during Contract-Relax PNF stretching.
6-15s.
What are the Sequential Steps for Designing a Resistance Training Program?
- Initial consultation and fitness evaluation
- Determination of training frequency
- Exercise selection
- Exercise Order
- Training load: resistance and repetitions
- Training volume: repetitions and sets
- Rest periods
- Training variation
- Sequencing the training plan
- Progression
What can cause Plantar Fasciitis
Extrinsic - Training Error, Improper Footwear
Intrinsic - Pes Planus (Flat Foot), Pes Cavus (Arch), excessive prolonged pronation, reduced flexibility of plantar flexor muscles
How long does the Hypertrophy/Endurance segment of the Preparation Phase of periodization last?
1-6 weeks
How many mesocycles per year for greater strength and power gains?
5 or more
List the Limber 11.
- Foam Roll IT Band
- Foam Roll Adductors
- SMR Glutes with Lacrosse Ball
- Bent Knee Iron Cross
- Roll Over into V Sit
- Rocking Frog
- Fire Hydrant Circles
- Mountain Climbers
- Cossack Squat
- Seated Piriformis Stretch
- Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch
What are the REP ranges for different types of fitness?
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Endurance: 10-15, 10-15, 10-25
Hypertrophy: 8-12, 6-12, 6-12
Strength: ≤6
Power: n/a, 3-6, 1-6
What are the 3 principles of Program Design?
- Specificity
- Variation
- Progressive Overload
What can cause excessive medial rotation of the hip?
Weak Gluteus Maximus, Medius and Minimus.
What procedures need to be followed for Static Stretching to be beneficial in a warmup?
- Do at least 5 mins of aerobic activity first to increase core temperature
- Each static stretch does not exceed 60 seconds
- Follow with 5-15 minutes of dynamic stretching + specific warmup
Why would you include periodization.
- prevent or reduce risk of injury
- prevent overtraining
- promote long term training and performance improvements
What are some potential causes of overuse injuries?
- Training errors (eg. poor program design, progression too early)
- Suboptimal training surfaces (eg. too hard or uneven)
- Faulty biomechanics or technique during performance or training
- Decreased flexibility/mobility
- Repetetive movements in occupational tasks
How can you increase training stimulus? Progress the client?
- Increase the load
- Increase the volume
- Increase the frequency
How can you help correct knees caving in during a squat?
Place a loop band around their thighs just above the knees
Definition: Piriformis Syndrome
a condition with symptoms that mimic sciatica. However it is caused by compression of the sciatica nerve by the piriformis muscle and is not related to compression at the vertebral level
What are the 5 steps to designing an Aerobic Training Program?
- Exercise Mode
- Intensity
- Frequency
- Duration
- Progression
What are some common medical concerns of older adults?
CC DOLADOF
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Low back pain
- Arthritis
- Depression
- Obesity
- Frailty
Total duration of a client’s aerobic exercise program is determined by ________________?
- Frequency
- Goals
- Fitness Level
- Intensity
What is the relationship between velocity and force during a 1-RM exercise?
Velocity is low, and Force is high
What are the 3 methods of Warm Up?
- Passive eg. hot shower, heating pads, massage
- General eg. jogging, cycling, jumping
- Specific eg. slow jogging before run, light reps of bench press before workout load
What type of tissue does a SPRAIN affect?
Ligament
What equipment do you need to perform the Limber 11?
- Foam Roller
- Lacrosse Ball
What muscles are worked in the reverse fly?
Rear Deltoids, Supraspinatous, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
What muscles are worked in the One Arm Row?
Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Biceps
How many passes should you perform for the Foam Roll IT Band?
10-15
What type of tissue does a STRAIN affect?
Muscle or Tendon
What width should feet be apart generally for the squat?
Shoulder width
True or False: Fatigue dissipates faster than your fitness.
True.
What is the scientific term for “Knock Kneed” people?
Genu Valgum
What are some exercises to help with Rowing?
- Bent Row
- Cable Row
What are some exercises to help with Sprinting?
- Step Ups
- Power Clean
- Lunge
- Resisted Sprinting
What are some progressions for the squat?
- Goblet Squat
- Dumbbell front squat
- Front Squat
- Back Squat
How long should you wait between plyometric sessions?
42-72 hours
What are the lateral stabilizers of the ankle?
- Posterior talofibular ligament
- Calcaneofibular ligament
- Anterior talofibular ligament
How are the Limber 11 arranged?
In a sequence that starts slowly and builds to bigger, more dynamic movements to prevent injury.
Who created the Big 3
Stuart McGill
What is the relationship between Volume and Intensity during the preparation phase of periodization?
Volume is HIGH and Intensity is LOW
Definition: Speed-endurance
the ability to maintain running speed over an extended duration (typically longer than 6 seconds).
True or False: When performing the Bench Press you should press the bar in a backwards C motion.
False
How many sets and reps should you have your pre adolescent clients perform?
1-3 sets
6-15 reps
What are the Pre Adolescent ages for both girls and boys?
Girls: 6-11
Boys: 6-13
What is the advantage of a high bar vs low bar position for the squat?
High bar makes it easier to stay in an upright stance.
Low bar makes it so the client can use more weight and power.
What is responsible for the training induced strength gains in pre adolescent children?
Neural adaptation
How many repetitions should pregnant women perform RT?
12-15
Which of the Limber 11 is focusing on the lumbar spine mobility?
Bent Knee Iron Cross
Is lower back pain an acute or chronic injury?
It can be both.
True or False: It is okay for the opposite leg to be bent when you are stretching hamstrings.
False
What is the HR range for pregnant women 20-29 & 30-39 respectively?
135-150 bpm
130-145 bpm
What is the most susceptible to injury ligament of the knee?
ACL
What ligament is most commonly affected in inversion sprains? Why?
The anterior talofibular ligament - due to its relative weakness and susceptibility to not withstanding the force placed on the ankle in an inverted, plantarflexed, and internally rotated position.
What is the purpose of knee sleeves or knee wraps?
Warm the knee joint and provide protection.
Volume is most affected by what?
Sets
What should you avoid during the first 6 weeks after a Total Hip Arthroplasty?
- No hip flexion > 90 degrees
- No hip adduction past neutral
- No hip internal rotation
Name these handgrips:
- Overhand or Pronated (Closed)
- Underhand or Supine (Closed)
- Alternated (Closed)
- Open or False
What is the purpose of the Big 3?
Enhance spine stability through grooving motion and muscle activation patterns to prepare for all types of challenges
True or False: PNF stretching performed before exercise enhances muscular endurance
False
True or False: Plyometric drills can be considered cardiorespiratory training as well as power training.
False.
What are some theories behind SMR being beneficial?
- altered viscoelastic and gel-like property of the fascia
- Increases in intramuscular temperature and blood flow due to friction of the foam roll
- Alterations in muscle spindle length or stretch perception
- Foam roller mechanically breaks down scar tissue and remobilizes fascia back to a gel-like state
True or False: The Tibialis Anterior is responsible for Plantarflexion of the ankle.
False, it is responsible for Dorsiflexion.
Definition: Pyramid Set
Increase load and decrease reps across sets.
eg. Set 1: 75% 1RM 10 reps
Set 2: 80% 1RM 8 reps
Set 3: 85% 1RM 6 reps
What type of chest press would put greater emphasis on the triceps?
Narrow Grip Chest Press
What are some regressions for the squat?
- Stability Ball Wall Squat
- Box Squat
True or False: Tennis shoes are one of the worst kinds of footwear you can wear for squats.
True, the cushion causes energy transfer loss and make you unstable.
What is the MOI for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament sprain?
- cutting or turning/twisting maneuver on a planted foot
- Improper landing
- Sudden deceleration
- A direct blow to the anterior aspect of the thigh, or the posterior aspect of the calf
- hyperextension of the knee
What are some exercises to help with Throwing/Pitching?
- Tricep Extension
- Front Raise
- Shoulder Internal/External Rotation
What is Genu Valgus Stress?
Pain on the medial aspect of the knee that increases with activity and decreases with rest
knee collapses inwards during running and squatting.
What sport would the Wood Chopper exercise be beneficial for?
Golf
What is a common injury that a baseball player might get?
Rotator cuff impingement or tear
Definition: Drop Set
3-4 exercise sets of the same exercise, performed in a sequence without rest, using a lighter weight on each set
How many of the Fire Hydrant Circles should you perform?
10 Forward, 10 Backward, each
What factors affect the ability to stretch?
- Muscle fatigue
- Presence of scar tissue
- Muscle temperature
- Activity prior to the stretch
- Collagen/elastic content (varies with age)
- Hydration/Dehydration
- Medical Conditions (diabetes, connective tissue disorders, smoking)
What are some contraindications for Shoulder Impingement?
Overhead with internally rotated shoulder
- Shoulder/Military/Overhead Press
- Lateral dumbbell raise with internally rotated shoulder
- Upright row above shoulder level
- Incline bench press
- Overhead tricep extension
How many of the Rocking Frog should you perform?
10
How big should the landing surface be on boxes for plyometrics?
18x24 inches (46x61 cm)
What are some physiological differences in children/youth?
- Higher breathing frequency
- Lower tidal volume
- Lower stroke volume
- Higher heart rate
- Less testosterone to stimulate increases in muscular hypertrophy