70. You've noticed that your client's right scapula wings whilehe performs the lowering phase of a push-up. Which of the followingcorrectives would most likely benefit him?

1. Upper trapezius stretch
2. Posterior stability hold with head rotation
3. Hip hinge with mini-band
4. Plank roll

71. The downward dog corrective has been helping your clientimprove his dumbbell shoulder press technique. Over the weekend hestrained his right wrist and it still bothers him. Which of thefollowing steps should you take?

1. Have him attempt the downward dog and rate his wrist pain on ascale of 1-10
2. Choose a completely different corrective
3. Perform the downward dog with his elbows resting on thefloor
4. None of the above

72. Research demonstrates a link between weak hip abductors andwhich of the following?

1. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
2. Strong hip flexion strength
3. Poor hip extension strength
4. None of the above

73. When your client performs the sphinx with reach exercise,why is it important to avoid a shoulder shrug in the supportarm?

1. To minimize serratus anterior activation
2. To increase activation of the abdominals
3. To maximize serratus anterior activation
4. To increase activation of the upper trapezius

74. When your client performs the scapular activation drill withthe arm held at an upward angle, which of the following positionsis most appropriate?

1. A shoulder position far from a position of pain
2. A shoulder position at the first point of pain
3. A shoulder position at the maximum pain point
4. A shoulder position just short of pain

75. Why is it important to avoid telling your client that you'reperforming a postural assessment?

1. He/she will inevitably stand with better posture thannormal
2. He/she will feel embarrassed and will not want to improveposture
3. To protect yourself against a lawsuit
4. None of the above

76. During a sagittal plane view postural assessment you noticethat your client stands with his knees slightly flexed. Which ofthe following does that indicate?

1. His hamstrings are overly active
2. His hip flexors are inhibited
3. He has sufficient glute strength
4. He is a quad dominant person

77. During a frontal plane view postural assessment you noticethat your client's left shoulder appears to be elevated/shrugged atrest. Which of the following is the most appropriatecorrective?

1. Stretch for the left rhomboids
2. Stretch for the left upper trapezius
3. Stretch for the right pectoralis minor
4. Stretch for the left pectoralis

78. A client that demonstrates upper crossed syndrome typicallyhas weakness in which of the following muscle groups?

1. Levator scapulae
2. Upper trapezius
3. Deep neck flexors
4. Pectorals

79. Which of the following negative effects can occur if yourclient performs a stretch or lacrosse ball mobilization drill whilebeing stressed and in a heightened state of pain?

1. It can engage the sympathetic nervous system and impair tissuerelaxation
2. It can engage the sympathetic nervous system and promote tissuerelaxation
3. It can engage the parasympathetic nervous system and impairtissue relaxation
4. It can engage the parasympathetic nervous system and promotetissue relaxation

80. Stiff suboccipital muscles can impair which of the followingcervical movements?

1. Cervical extension
2. Cervical rotation
3. Cervical flexion
4. Both B and C

81. The overhead reach is recommended as one way to assess yourclient's shoulder function for which of the following reasons?

1. It's one of the least challenging movements for the shouldercomplex
2. It doesn't require activation of the deltoid muscle
3. It's one of the most challenging movements for the shouldercomplex
4. None of the above

82. If the chin tuck with lacrosse ball loosened thesuboccipital muscles, which of the following cervical movementsshould have a greater range of motion?

1. Cervical rotation
2. Cervical flexion
3. Cervical extension
4. Both A and B

83. Research demonstrates that activating the deep neck flexorscan produce which of the following benefits?

1. Less pain in the shoulders
2. Less pain in the neck
3. Less pain in the low back
4. Both A and B

84. Which of the following is a hypothesized benefit of foamroller exercises?

1. Increased overlap of the sarcomeres within muscle
2. Restored water balance in the muscles and fascia
3. Significant reduction in scar tissue
4. Increased protective tension in fascial tissues

85. What is the purpose of performing the t-spine rotation drillfrom the quadruped position with one supporting arm on theground?

1. To promote activation of the pectoralis muscle in thesupporting arm
2. To minimize t-spine extension
3. To promote activation of the serratus anterior in thesupporting arm
4. To promote lumbar flexion

86. Your client was able to improve his exercise techniquethrough the cues you gave him, without any change in load. Thisindicates an improvement in which of the following?

1. Strength
2. Mobility
3. Motor control
4. None of the above

87. Which muscles are typically overactive in the lower crossedsyndrome that was described by Prof. Janda?

1. Hip flexors/thoracolumbar extensors
2. Hip extensors/hip flexors
3. Hip flexors/thoracolumbar flexors
4. Hip extensors/thoracolumbar extensors

88. Which of the following is a position your client shouldavoid while performing the cat-camel exercise?

1. Lumbar flexion
2. Posterior pelvic tilt
3. Lumbar extension
4. An extreme end-range of motion stretch

89. During the modified Thomas Test assessment for your client'sright hip, she demonstrates hip abduction in the resting position.Which of the following does this indicate?

1. Excessive length of the right tensor fascia latae
2. Excessive length of the right iliopsoas
3. Shortening/stiffness of the right tensor fascia latae
4. Shortening/stiffness of the right rectus femoris

90. Which muscle group is the hip thrust exercise intended tostrengthen?

1. Peroneals
2. Glutes
3. Hip flexors
4. Abdominals

91. Research demonstrates a relationship between knee pain andwhich of the following?

1. Strong hip abductors
2. Weak abdominals
3. Stiff hamstrings
4. Weak hip abductors

92. Knee valgus is commonly associated with which of thefollowing compensations?

1. Excessive pronation of the feet
2. Weak abdominals
3. Stiff hamstrings
4. Weak hip abductors

93. Your client, William, sits for many hours each day at hiscomputer. Which of the following compensations are you likely toobserve?

1. Posterior pelvic tilt
2. Shortened hip flexors
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

94. Your client is a professional basketball player with a 40\"vertical jump and he experiences no low back or knee pain. Youassess his hamstring mobility at the popliteal angle and determinethat it's less than normal. What should you do?

1. Recommend exercises to strengthen his hip flexors
2. Leave his hamstrings alone
3. Recommend static stretches for his hamstrings
4. None of the above

95. During a sagittal plane postural assessment you observeanteriorly rotated shoulders. Which of the following correctives ismost likely to benefit the client?

1. Stretches for the middle trapezius
2. Strengthening exercises for the pectorals
3. Stretches for the rhomboids
4. Stretches for the pectorals

96. When your client lacks dorsiflexion, which of the followingcompensations is common to observe during a squat?

1. Poor hip extension
2. Knee valgus
3. Excessive anterior trunk shift
4. Excessive lumbar lordosis

97. Maximal contraction of the hip extensors results inrelaxation of the hip flexors. This is an example of what neuralarrangement?

1. Reciprocal innervation
2. Stretch reflex
3. Reciprocal activation
4. None of the above

98. Activating the hip abductors has been shown to increasemobility of which of the following muscle groups?

1. Lats
2. Abdominals
3. Calves
4. Hamstrings

99. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is caused by which of thefollowing?

1. Strong hip extensors
2. Stiff hamstrings
3. An overuse injury of the IT band
4. Excessive strength of the hip abductors

100. What is the optimal depth you should train your client tosquat from without pain?

1. The depth required for the client's life or sport
2. A half squat since anything lower isn't necessary
3. The height of a standard chair
4. A full squat where the hamstrings touch the calves