Hamstrings - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are dynamic assessments useful for? - Answer- Helps us gain insight into patterns of postural weakness, level of mobility and overall fitness level. Also may isolate significant injuries or risk factors and helps us tailor an individualized program for you (for example, focusing on squat mechanics and hip and ankle mobility to improve overhead squat). Also establishes a baseline to track your progress and see how much you improve What is the purpose of a passive postural assessment? - An...

Mat Pilates Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Criss Cross Answer: - Intermediate - Strengthen abs, especially obliques, pelvic stability and trunk rotation - Oblique Muscles - 5 sets Contraindicated: HNP, Osteo all Plane: Sagittal, Transverse Q: Spine Stretch Answer: - Beginner - Spinal articulation, core control, trunk stability - Ab muscles, back extensors - 3 Contraindicated: HNP, Osteo all Plane: Sagittal ...

Anatomy and Physiology HESI A2 Admission Assessment 4th edition 154 Questions with Verified Answers Medial -CORRECT ANSWER toward the midline Lateral -CORRECT ANSWER away from the midline Proximal -CORRECT ANSWER closer to point of attachment Distal -CORRECT ANSWER farther away from point of attachment What plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions? -CORRECT ANSWER transverse plane What plane divides the body into left and right halves? -CORRECT ANSWER Sagitt...

"Muscle fibers shortening from overuse or from an extended time in a shortened length" is referred to as: Stretch weakness Adaptive shortening Muscle imbalance Dynamic posture - Answer-Adaptive shortening The structure and muscles that make up the back side of the body is known as the: Glutes Posterior chain Hamstrings Backside - Answer-Posterior chain Which physical factors of glute size and shape can be modified with physical training or cosmetic procedures? Muscle mass and pelv...

Orthotics CPM Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Knee flexion ROM - position Answer: prone, bend knee Q: Knee flexion ROM - gravity eliminated Answer: side lying Q: Knee flexion ROM - typical Answer: 135 degrees Q: Knee flexion - main movers/innervation Answer: hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus) - sciatic nerve Q: Knee extension ROM - position Answer: se...

Adaptive shortening - "Muscle fibers shortening from overuse or from an extended time in a shortened length" is referred to as: Stretch weakness Adaptive shortening Muscle imbalance Dynamic posture Posterior chain - The structure and muscles that make up the back side of the body is known as the: Glutes Posterior chain Hamstrings Backside Muscle mass and fat distribution - Which physical factors of glute size and shape can be modified with physical training or cosmetic procedures...

9 Pilates Principles - correct answer Breathing Concentration Control Centering Precision Balance Muscle Development (BMD) Rhythm/Flow Whole Body Movement (WBM) Relaxation 5 Pilates Movement Principles - correct answer Breathing Lower Core Activation Neutral Pelvis Abdominal Strength Lumbopelvic Stability 4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit - correct answer ...

BASI Pilates Mat Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION Muscle focus of Double Leg Stretch Answer: Abdominals QUESTION Objective of Double Leg Stretch Answer: Abdominal strength, trunk stabilization QUESTION Muscle focus of Corkscrew Answer: Abdominals QUESTION Objective of Corkscrew Answer: Hip flexor control, abdominal strength QUESTION Muscle focus of Sea...

Parallel heels Cadillac 1 - •Foot work •Fund. •Hamstrings •Hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy V position toes Cadillac 3 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy Open V toes Cadillac 5 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch• med-heavy Parallel toes Cadillac 2 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy Open V heels Cad...

PTA Practice Exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions. A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient post thoracic surgery how to produce an effective cough. Which position would be the MOST appropriate to initiate treatment? - Correct Answers Sitting A physical therapist assistant focuses on increasing range of motion through stretching and the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. The patient is performing an isotonic contraction of the hamstrings agains...