Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - answer False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. - answer
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still
get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? - answer If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - answer Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - answer Pregnancy,
shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - answer When they have a stable pelvis and they are
able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table
top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling. - answerFalse
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- answerProgressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
answerTrue
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? -
answerThere is more surface area under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a
reaction closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series? - answerHaving the
client sit on the carriage or long box
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
, What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? - answerSemi circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a client to have
impeccable proprioceptive awareness
What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? -
answerTransverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- answerFalse
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer
with arms in straps. - answerSingle leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift,
Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? - answerALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. - answerTrue (make sure that you always tell your clients the "why" behind the
move)
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - answerTrue
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - answerFeet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper
knee area
Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the
Reformer. - answerPregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - answerTrue
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - answerTrue (Yes, the
postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the movement)
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.
Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion? - answerAll
planes
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - answerFalse (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
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