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Pilates for Special Populations: Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

A collection of questions and answers related to pilates exercises for individuals with specific conditions, such as pregnancy, patello-femoral pain syndrome, hip replacement, spinal fusion, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, forward head posture, hyperlordosis, and sciatic nerve entrapment. It offers insights into appropriate exercises and modifications for these populations, highlighting the importance of individualized approaches in pilates instruction.

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2024/2025

Available from 02/01/2025

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PILATES- SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Exam | Questions & 100% Correct
Answers (Verified) | Latest Update |
Grade A+
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy?
Correct Answer: Lumbar spine lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS
is associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing
forces on the knees. These forces cause:
Correct Answer: An imbalance of the Vastus Medialis Oblique, weak VMO with
improper timing of the muscle firing and improper patella tracking
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their
knee and hip beyond 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: False
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt?
Correct Answer: Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
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PILATES- SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Exam | Questions & 100% Correct

Answers (Verified) | Latest Update |

Grade A+

What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy? Correct Answer: Lumbar spine lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS is associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on the knees. These forces cause: Correct Answer: An imbalance of the Vastus Medialis Oblique, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and improper patella tracking True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees. Correct Answer: False For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt? Correct Answer: Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank

Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Correct Answer: Yes What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform exercises? Correct Answer: Neutral or flexion based movements Forward head posture Correct Answer: "Extended upper cervical spine and a flexed lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae." If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate? Correct Answer: Strengthening the abdominals and hamstrings What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine? Correct Answer: The multifidus and diaphragm True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time. Correct Answer: True