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What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's movement patterns?  global, integrated planar and local When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity?  Tip of earlobe, ...

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Mat Pilates Study Guide - Balanced
Body Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's movement

patterns?

 global, integrated planar and local



When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want to

line up with the plumb line of gravity?

 Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac

creast, mid-point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the

lateral malleolus of the ankle



What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?

 Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior

chest muscles are tight or short



When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning our exercise

program?

 Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style



The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy?

 When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client

has already learned and 20% to learn new skills.



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What are the four elements of Trunk Integration?

 Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility



On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves

 downward, drawing air in



Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement

 extension



The inner unity or core includes what muscles

 Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm



What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the transversus

abdominis

 Fingertip abdominals

All four abdominals



In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires

 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.



Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability

 marching, toe taps, dead bugs



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Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone

 swimming



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

oblique slings is

 bridge marching



The primary functions of the spine include

 Force transference

Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots

movement



What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae

 atlas



The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to facilitate and enhance what spinal

movements

 lateral flexion



Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include

 flexion and extension



The nucleus pulposus of the spine is

 The soft, jelly like center of the intervertebral disc



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