TEST OUT CLUB PILATES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL

TEST OUT CLUB PILATES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL

QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

GRADED A+

Osteoporosis A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.

Osteoporosis: Contraindications/Precautions

Avoid spinal flexion, rotation, and side bending (increased risk of compression fractures of vertebrae With hip osteoporosis, avoid extreme external and internal hip rotation Use caution with any exercise or position that could result in loss of balance and a fall Avoid high-impact loading activities Avoid movements that cause compressive load on the spine such as the straight arm Lat Press at the Springboard

Osteoporosis: Modifications 1 / 4

Focus on extension-based exercises and modify exercises to eliminate flexion of the spine Utilize neutral position and decrease range of motion in rotation Modify exercises and use props and spotting as necessary to ensure safety Use low-to no-impact activities Decrease resistance, shorten the lever or eliminate any exercise that causes compressive forces on the spine

Osteoporosis: Programming

Weight-baring and strengthening exercises are important to build and maintain bone density Balance and coordination should be integrated into training to prevent falls Low-impact aerobic exercise can also be incorporated Warm-up and Cool-down periods increase Resistance decreases Extension-based exercises are indicated, especially to

promote thoracic extension (Ex: head down for Double

Leg Stretch, flat back for bridging on Mat) Scapular stability strengthening and breathwork with a focus on lateral/posterior rib expansion with inhalation, 2 / 4

and deep transversus abdominis and pelvic floor with exhalation

CUE: proper posture, spine lengthening, proper

alignment of lower extremity with the ASIS, mid-patella and second toe in line

Osteoporosis: Exercise Examples

Footwork on Reformer- can also increase challenge by placing foam roller under spine Bridging on Mat with flat back Prone Spinal Extension exc (e.g. Swimming, Pulling Straps on Long Box) Quadruped position with arm/leg variations Standing Abductor/Adductor work on Reformer (e.g.Side Split) Arm exercises on Reformer facing risers or Footbar- may need to decrease resistance

Pregnancy and Post-Natal Changes in the body include weight gain, hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, thermoregulatory, balance and postural changes 3 / 4

Pregnancy and Post-Natal: Absolute Contraindications

to Exercise Clients should not exercise if the following conditions

are present: preclamplsia/eclamplsia, premature

rupture of membranes, placentia previa, persistent bleeding in second or third trimester, premature labor, incompetent cervix, maternal cardiac disease, restrictive lung disease or multiple gestation with risk of premature labor

Pregnancy and Post-Natal: Relative Contraindcations

Caution should be used if the following conditions are

present: extreme underweight or maternal eating

disorder, extreme obesity, respiratory disorder, orthopedic limitations, severe anemia, poorly controlled maternal type I diabetes, cardiac arrhythmia, seizure disorder, thyroid disorder and other significant medical conditions

Pregnancy and Post-Natal: Warning Signs to Terminate

Exercises

• / 4