Mat Pilates Study Guide - Balanced Body Latest

Mat Pilates Study Guide - Balanced Body Latest Update - 150 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by the Professor

A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training stability in

the oblique slings is - CORRECT ANSWER: bridge marching

Active isolated stretching technique is - CORRECT ANSWER: Contracting the opposing muscle to release the target muscle

All of the following are true statements about the sacroilliac joint - CORRECT ANSWER: Often an area of dysfunction allows for minimal movement attached to the pelvis via strong ligaments

all the following are an important part of recovery (3) - CORRECT ANSWER: Breath Rest Relaxation

Contraindications and exercises to avoid with osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER:

Loaded spinal flexion -no hundreds or curls of any kind -no vacation series Loaded spinal rotation -no oblique abdominal exercises

• no rolling like a ball, rockers or seals

-no spine stretch side/forward/saw/jack knife, corkscrew, hip circles, roll over

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Does the diaphragm contract or relax upon inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER: contract

Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to - CORRECT ANSWER:

stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance

Functional movement patterns of the upper body include (3) - CORRECT ANSWER:

Pushing pulling lifting (NOT striding)

In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - CORRECT ANSWER:

Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.

In what year did Joseph Pilaes move to the US - CORRECT ANSWER: 1926

Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - CORRECT ANSWER:

extension

List >3 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - CORRECT ANSWER: Rhythm activates core facilitates spinal movement integration of full body movement facilitates concentration

List 2 differences between the abdominal curl with the ball behind the back and abdominal curl with the ring in the hands - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. abdominal curl with ball behind back facilitates and eases trunk integration, helps with thoracic extension

• ring in hands adds increased lever arm and causes more abdominal work and upper

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List 2 was to modify teaser for clients with tight hamstrings - CORRECT ANSWER:

slight bend of knees decrease hip angle (which makes it harder for abs)

List 2 ways using the band for double leg kicks makes the exercise easier - CORRECT

ANSWER: 1. helps if you can't clasp your arms behind your back

• facilitates back extension

List 3 exercises using the band to enhance upper body strength - CORRECT ANSWER: rows biceps curls seated arm series lat pulls IR/ER

List 3 ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - CORRECT

ANSWER: prop up on a mat, sit against the wall, bend knees

List 5 exercises on the roller that can be used to create dynamic stretching sequences -

CORRECT ANSWER: hamstring stretch

psoas adductor abductor piriformis

List 5 movement principles - CORRECT ANSWER: Trunk integration (breathing,

inner/outer unit, spinal mobility) Lower body strength and power upper body strength and balance

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