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What is the primary muscle focus and objective of the Supine Leg Series of the Hip Work? - ✔✔Hip adductors What are the benefits of working in a neutral pelvis position? - ✔✔-encourages balanced muscular development and correct muscle recruitment
- teaches correct posture and allignment
Define the action of the diaphragm? - ✔✔inhale- diaphragm lowers making the pressure inside less than the pressure outside (enlarges the thoracic cavity) exhale- diaphragm relaxes equalizing the pressure in the lungs What is the value of defining Muscle Focus, Objectives and Cures for exercises? - ✔✔Because in order to fully understand an exercise, the movement needs to be analyzed so it can be aplied by the teacher What is the difference between a Series and a Group? - ✔✔Series are always done together, groups may be done seperately What were the three activities that Joseph Pilates did to overcome his childhood ailments? - ✔✔bodybuilding, gymnastics, and diving
How would you implement "coupling" pattern in correcting an anterior tilt of the pelvis? - ✔✔abdominals and hamstrings Why is the BASI principle of "harmony" the one principle out of the alphabetical order? - ✔✔??? Define the term imprinting and how it can be used in the Pelvic Curl? - ✔✔it is a way of using the image of an imprint of the body into the ground to bring results. this way the actual muscle focus in minimized and the focus is shifted to the movement of the bones or body part. in the pelvic curl, an imprint of the spine in the ground is imagined to result in sequential articulation of the spine without excessive muscle activity Why is the art of "Cuing" so important to the success of a session? - ✔✔key aspect of communication between the teacher and student What type of joint is considered a ginglymous joint? - ✔✔hinge joint What type of joint is a trochoid joint? - ✔✔pivot joint what type of joint is a spherical joint? - ✔✔ball and socket Describe the set up for the scooter with an emphasis on the standing leg. - ✔✔the standing leg is lined up with the shoulder rest and the knee is slightly bent. light to medium resistance What is circumduction a combination of? - ✔✔flexion, adduction, abduction, and extension
Define the differences between Isometric, Isotonic and Isokinetic contractions? - ✔✔Isometric- contraction in a static position Isotonic- contraction of a muscle through the full range of motion against a resistance force. (concentric/eccentric) Isokinetic- contraction through full ROM with resistance automatically adjusted to the degree of force exerted against it. Name all the movements from Modules 1/2/3 that are classified as back extension. - ✔✔Back extension (mat) Rocking prep swimming double leg kick breastroke prep Name the key postural boney landmarks. - ✔✔Greater trochanter, lateral malleolus, ASIS, Pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosity (SIT bone) What is the difference between the Axial and Appendicular skeleton? - ✔✔axial is spine skull sternum ribs appendicular are upper and lower extermities Name the mat movements in module 4 that occur in the coronal plane and sagittal axis. - ✔✔hip circles prep side kick kneeling?
Are the palms supinated or pronated while doing Circles Up and Circles down in the Arms Kneeling Series? - ✔✔Supinated What is Genu Valgum also called? - ✔✔knock kneed What is Genu Varum also called? - ✔✔bow legged Is the roll down appropriate for everyone? - ✔✔no. half roll downs are good for assessing proper posture and alignment. What are the benefits of executing Foot Work on the Cadillac versus the Reformer? - ✔✔PEOPLE CAN LOOK AT THEIR OWN ALLIGNMENT. bad if they have back issues because it can be too much compression What is the muscle focus and objective of short spine? - ✔✔Muscle focus- abs objectives- spinal articulation, hamstring stretch What is the key component in achieving good alignment and mechanics of the body? - ✔✔?? Is the pelvis tilted in an anterior or posterior direction in flat back posture? - ✔✔posterior Name three types of faulty posture. - ✔✔Hyperlordosis, fatique, flat back
What are a few important factors to consider in establishing a suitable program and approach for a client? - ✔✔restrictions injuries treatment level of fitness approach to well-being pregnancy medical conditions Is the stomach massage series most effective when executed with the lightest spring available? - ✔✔no are the legs in external or internal rotation during the Supine Single Leg Series? - ✔✔parallel Break down the steps for the Boomerang. - ✔✔roll down and lift legs simultaneously roll over switch legs in roll over lower legs and roll up to Teaser position move arms around and interlace fingers behind back lower legs, release hands, circle arms around and return to starting position During a Leg press standing, it is imperative to keep the pedal foot in dorsiflexion T or F? - ✔✔F plantar flexion
List the breath pattern for long spine. - ✔✔inhale legs to 90 exhale legs go up inhale hold abduct legs slighly exhale down to below 90 with circle increased spring resistance will increase the stretch component of the Side stretch on the Wunda Chair. T or F? - ✔✔F Name all the movements we have done so far in the Long Box Group- - ✔✔breastroke prep breastroke pulling straps 1 pulling straps 2 Name all the positions in the Arm Series of the Magic Circle work? - ✔✔arms bent arms straight arms overhead single arm side press single arm bicep List each of the principles of a complete and comprehensive program in order of importance. - ✔✔less demanding to more as many muscles groups as possible stabilization and mobilization
What is the prep for teaser? - ✔✔***open leg rocker What is the prep for leg pull front? - ✔✔front support What is the prep for leg pull back? - ✔✔back support What is the prep for corkscrew? - ✔✔spine twist supine What is the prep for rocking? - ✔✔rocking prep What is the prep for hundred? - ✔✔hundred prep What is the prep for breastroke? - ✔✔breastroke prep
