Chapter 7: Functional Assessments: Posture, Movement, Core, Balance and Flexibility

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Which of the following is a non-correctible factor related to postural deviations?

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When designing an exercise program for a beginning exerciser, it is best to focus on
enhancing muscular strength before shifting the focus to improving the client’s posture.

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Barring structural differences in the skeletal system, a pronated ankle _______________.

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The coupling relationship between tight and _ is
defined as the lower-cross syndrome.

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When performing a shoulder screen and observing the client from a posterior view, a
trainer notices an outward protrusion of the vertebral borders, but not the inferior angles,
of the scapulae. What deviation is most likely being observed?

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During the hurdle step screen, you observe that the client exhibits an anterior tilt with a
forward torso lean. What muscles should you suspect of being underactive or weak?

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During the Thomas Test, you observe that when the client holds the back and sacrum flat,
the back of the lowered thigh touches the table, but the knee does not flex to 80 degrees.
What muscle(s) should you suspect of being tight?

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In your notes regarding a client performing the external and internal shoulder rotation
tests, you recorded that the client displayed potential tightness in the infraspinatus and
teres major. What might you have observed during the test that led to that conclusion?

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A male client performs the stork-stand balance test and is able to hold the position for 46
seconds. How would you rate this client’s performance?

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Apley’s scratch test is usually performed in conjunction with which of the following pairs
of tests?

Chapter 7: Functional Assessments: Posture, Movement, Core, Balance and Flexibility quiz

Chapter 7: Functional Assessments: Posture, Movement, Core, Balance and Flexibility

Chapter 7: Functional Assessments: Posture, Movement, Core, Balance and Flexibility

Which of the following is a non-correctible factor related to postural deviations?

When designing an exercise program for a beginning exerciser, it is best to focus on enhancing muscular strength before shifting the focus to improving the client’s posture.

Barring structural differences in the skeletal system, a pronated ankle _______________.

The coupling relationship between tight ______________ and _______________ is defined as the lower-cross syndrome.

When performing a shoulder screen and observing the client from a posterior view, a trainer notices an outward protrusion of the vertebral borders, but not the inferior angles, of the scapulae. What deviation is most likely being observed?

During the hurdle step screen, you observe that the client exhibits an anterior tilt with a forward torso lean. What muscles should you suspect of being underactive or weak?

During the Thomas Test, you observe that when the client holds the back and sacrum flat, the back of the lowered thigh touches the table, but the knee does not flex to 80 degrees. What muscle(s) should you suspect of being tight?

In your notes regarding a client performing the external and internal shoulder rotation tests, you recorded that the client displayed potential tightness in the infraspinatus and teres major. What might you have observed during the test that led to that conclusion?

A male client performs the stork-stand balance test and is able to hold the position for 46 seconds. How would you rate this client’s performance?

Apley’s scratch test is usually performed in conjunction with which of the following pairs of tests?

When designing an exercise program for a beginning exerciser, it is best to focus on
enhancing muscular strength before shifting the focus to improving the client’s posture.

The coupling relationship between tight and _ is
defined as the lower-cross syndrome.

When performing a shoulder screen and observing the client from a posterior view, a
trainer notices an outward protrusion of the vertebral borders, but not the inferior angles,
of the scapulae. What deviation is most likely being observed?

During the hurdle step screen, you observe that the client exhibits an anterior tilt with a
forward torso lean. What muscles should you suspect of being underactive or weak?

During the Thomas Test, you observe that when the client holds the back and sacrum flat,
the back of the lowered thigh touches the table, but the knee does not flex to 80 degrees.
What muscle(s) should you suspect of being tight?

In your notes regarding a client performing the external and internal shoulder rotation
tests, you recorded that the client displayed potential tightness in the infraspinatus and
teres major. What might you have observed during the test that led to that conclusion?

A male client performs the stork-stand balance test and is able to hold the position for 46
seconds. How would you rate this client’s performance?

Apley’s scratch test is usually performed in conjunction with which of the following pairs
of tests?