What is the best list of contraindications for swan on the reformer? - answer Pregnancy,
hip replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
What is the best order of movement to start with for a client who had an old injury,
works out all the time and is just getting back to moving? - answer Roll down, Footwork,
Bridge Variations, Hands in straps/ supine abs
What is the best way to evaluate ROM of your clients ankles? - answer Heels lift &
Lower
For a client with valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use
during footwork? - answer Feet parallel with magic circle being held at the outside of the
upper knee area
Footwork on the reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? -
answerSitting down & standing up
Footwork on the jump board & the foot bar are exactly the same - answerFalse
Clients who can do footwork on the reformer are ready for jumping on the jumpboard -
answerFalse
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates? -
answerProgressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
What is the best way to transition? - answerInstructor changes springs while clients do a
different move to distract them
What are the 4 main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? -
answerTransverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Bridge variations on the reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall - answerTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation - answerFalse
What are the contraindications for bridging exercises - answerPregnancy, hip
replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
, Bridge with knee extension sis a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back - answerFalse
Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and flexion of the
spine - answerTrue
What is the most advanced variation of bridge and why? - answerSemi circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires clients to have
impeccable proprioceptive awareness
For supine arms in straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order? -
answerStart with head down & Legs in table top, then progress to thoracic flexion with
arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in
extension.
What are the Major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? -
answerTransverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and
latissimus dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that are taught on the reformer with
arms in straps - answerSingle leg stretch, double leg stretch, lower & lift, scissors,
helicopters, criss cross & frogs
What moves must a client successfully complete before trying Coordination? -
answerArms in straps & Tricep press with thoracic flexion
The postural muscles are stabilizers during presentation - answerTrue
Why is shave the head more advanced than hug a tree? - answerKeeping the torso
neutral while hinging forward involved with requires more upper body strength and
control
The correct starting position for backstroke? - answerSupine on the box with the head
towards the pulleys. Torso flexed and supported on box from tailbone to shoulder
blades. Legs in tabletop, toes pointed. Hands holding the loops, palms facing the ceiling
and placed on the forehead. Elbows bent and wide
Full teaser on the reformer is preformed on the short box? - answerFalse
Pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength witch is beneficial for better
posture. - answerTrue
Why would you place the leg straps above your clients knees during feet in straps? -
answerIf your client needed a smaller ROM in the hip joint
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