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Which of the following is a phase of gait?
a. Grounding
b. Weight bearing
c. Heel strike
d. Static
c. Heel strike
Which of the following is the MOST important choice for the springs on the Reformer
during mounting and dismounting for a beginner client?
a. The springs are attached and in the extended position
b. The springs are attached and in the resting position
c. The state of the springs depends on the exercise
d. The springs should be unattached
b. The spring are attached and in the resting position
Which of the following BEST describes the reason for a Pilates teacher to record and
chart client progress?
a. Documentation must be maintained for the OSHA standards
b. Record keeping is required by liability insurance companies
c. Record and charting provide feedback and reinforcement
d. Record keeping is necessary when working with rehab clients
c. Record and charting provide feedback and reinforcement
Which of the following is the CORRECT foot alignment when doing the Up Stretch?
a. Feet flat, heels against the shoulder blocks
b. Feet flat, in the middle of the platform
c. On metatarsals, in the center of the headrest
d. On metatarsals, heels against the shoulder blocks
d. On metatarsals, heels against the shoulder blocks
,Which postural landmarks are used to assess the pelvis posteriorly?
a. Levelness of the ears
b. Patella and popliteal fossa
c. ASIS and gluteal fold
d. PSIS and gluteal fold
d. PSIS and gluteal fold
Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be CONTRAINDICATED
for a client with shoulder impingement?
a. Chest expansion
b. Ped-O-Pull Arm lowers
c. Swan front/chest press on Wunda Chair
d. Rowing Back Salute
d. Rowing Back Salute
Which of the following represents the BEST breathing technique for improving lumbar
stability?
a. Three-dimensional breathing
b. Belly breathing
c. Accessory muscle breathing
d. Upper lung costal breathing
a. Three-dimensional breathing
Which of the following exercises BEST ASSISTS with spinal flexion?
a. Neck Pull on the Mat
b. Rolldown on the Reformer
c. Reverse swan/Torso press sit on the Wunda Chair
d. Rolldown on the Trapeze Table
d. Rolldown on the Trapeze Table
As an employee of a Pilates studio, the clientele are considered:
a. The teacher's personal clients
b. Personal friends of the studio owner
c. Proprietary to the studio
d. People to solicit for your own studio
c. Proprietary to the studio
Tendons attach to the bone via what structure:
a. Joint
, b. Muscle
c. Fascia
d. Cartilage
b. Muscle
Ligaments have the following characteristics:
a. Poor blood supply
b. Copious blood supply
c. Higher temperatures
d. Lower temperatures
a. Poor blood supply
To maintain your NCPT credential, the certificate should:
a. Stay current in CPR training
b. Take 3 workshops a year
c. Complete 16 CEUs every 2 years
d. Complete a second Pilates training program
c. Complete 16 CEUs every 2 years
Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the muscle
shortens?
a. Isometric
b. Eccentric
c. Isotonic
d. Concentric
d. Concentric
Which of the following BEST characterizes scoliosis?
a. Flat lumbar spine
b. Shorter on one side of waist
c. Weight more heels
d. Head forward
b. Shorter on one side of waist
Pulling Straps 1 produces shoulder extension in which plan?
a. Transverse
b. Frontal
c. Sagittal
d. Dorsal
c. Sagittal
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