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BASI Pilates Written Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A

Question:

What are the two muscles that researchers have singled out as having the most profound effect on stabilization and the prevention of back pain?

Answer:

transverse abdominus and the multifidus

Question:

What are the three theories of how the abs protect the back?

Answer:

interabdominal pressure shear reduction lumbolordosal fascia tensioning (pulling abs around the front)

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Question:

What are important factors to consider when determining the effectiveness of ab and back exercises?

Answer:

varies of ranges of motion sufficent intensity sufficient overload correct mechanics correct muscle recruitment utilizing intra-abdominal pressure

Question:

What is an example of an exercise that puts pressure on the cervical spine?

Answer:

control balance

Question:

What is an exercise that involved flexion from an erect position, particularly with legs straight?

Answer:

Roll down

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Question:

What is an exercise that involves flexion with rotation?

Answer:

Saw

Question:

What is an exercise that involves extension of the torso with excessive load on the lumbar spine?

Answer:

rocking

Question:

What are the 3 steps that you should do if a clients movement is assential to the clients lifestyle but still might be contraindicated?

Answer:

initial limitation correct movement pattern in the studio medical consultation

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Question:

What is disc protrusion?

Answer:

focal bulge of disc

Question:

What is disc extrusion?

Answer:

center of disc extrudes out the disc into the neural canal

Question:

What is spinal stenosis?

Answer:

narrowing of spinal canal

Question:

What is arthritis?

Answer:

inflammation if a joint

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