BASI Pilates Mat Work
Theory Module 4, 5 & 6
What are the benefits of good posture? - ANSWERSIt results in less stress on the spine, and
more economical muscular activity.
What happens when the spine is aligned with gravity? - ANSWERSThe body works in harmony
with the laws of nature.
Why are the natural curves of the spine important? - ANSWERSThey act as shock absorbers for
the body.
What is another by product of ideal alignment? - ANSWERSIt facilitates normal and efficient
functioning of the inner organs.
What are the points that should fall on the plumb line? - ANSWERS- Lobe of the ear
- Through bodies of cervical verebra
- Shoulder joint
- Midway through the trunk
- Greater trochanter of the femur
- Slightly anterior of the midline of the knee
- Slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus
When viewing form the front or back, deviations should be noted in the... - ANSWERScoronal or
frontal plane.
, Good observation points and bony landmarks when observing from the front or back include
the... - ANSWERS- head
- shoulders
- space between the arms and the trunk
- pelvis
- knees
- feet
Faulty alignment results in... - ANSWERS...undue stress and strain on bone and joints.
It is important to determine whether postural deviation is... - ANSWERSstructural or learned.
A postural deviation may start as structural and evolve into functional, ... - ANSWERS...the
musculature having adapted to the posture deviation, which in turn creates muscle imbalances.
What is lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSIt is an increased curvature in the lower spine, that is
also commonly accompanied by an anterior tilt of the pelvis.
What is usually associated with lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSWeak abdominals, tight hip
flexors, and tight lower back extensors.
What should the focus be to correct lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSStrengthening of the
abdominals, stretching the hip flexors and lower back extensors.
What is kyphosis? - ANSWERSIt is an increased curvature of the thoracic spine.
What does correction of kyphosis involve? - ANSWERSStrengthening of the thoracic extensors,
and stretching the anterior shoulder muscles.
Theory Module 4, 5 & 6
What are the benefits of good posture? - ANSWERSIt results in less stress on the spine, and
more economical muscular activity.
What happens when the spine is aligned with gravity? - ANSWERSThe body works in harmony
with the laws of nature.
Why are the natural curves of the spine important? - ANSWERSThey act as shock absorbers for
the body.
What is another by product of ideal alignment? - ANSWERSIt facilitates normal and efficient
functioning of the inner organs.
What are the points that should fall on the plumb line? - ANSWERS- Lobe of the ear
- Through bodies of cervical verebra
- Shoulder joint
- Midway through the trunk
- Greater trochanter of the femur
- Slightly anterior of the midline of the knee
- Slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus
When viewing form the front or back, deviations should be noted in the... - ANSWERScoronal or
frontal plane.
, Good observation points and bony landmarks when observing from the front or back include
the... - ANSWERS- head
- shoulders
- space between the arms and the trunk
- pelvis
- knees
- feet
Faulty alignment results in... - ANSWERS...undue stress and strain on bone and joints.
It is important to determine whether postural deviation is... - ANSWERSstructural or learned.
A postural deviation may start as structural and evolve into functional, ... - ANSWERS...the
musculature having adapted to the posture deviation, which in turn creates muscle imbalances.
What is lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSIt is an increased curvature in the lower spine, that is
also commonly accompanied by an anterior tilt of the pelvis.
What is usually associated with lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSWeak abdominals, tight hip
flexors, and tight lower back extensors.
What should the focus be to correct lumbar hyperlodosis? - ANSWERSStrengthening of the
abdominals, stretching the hip flexors and lower back extensors.
What is kyphosis? - ANSWERSIt is an increased curvature of the thoracic spine.
What does correction of kyphosis involve? - ANSWERSStrengthening of the thoracic extensors,
and stretching the anterior shoulder muscles.
