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How does proprioception influence movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ Afferent information from internal feedback is delivered to
central nervous system for use in monitoring and manipulating
movement
A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles? -
CORRECT ANSWER :/ Teres minor & Infraspinatus
Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization? - CORRECT ANSWER :/
Multifidus
What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a
prone position - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Excessive arch in lumbar
spine
What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling
creates for tissue relaxation? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Greater
myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for
professional athletes? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ 12-17 seconds
,How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? -
CORRECT ANSWER :/ Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent
length change in muscles and tendons
What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)? - CORRECT ANSWER :/
Neuromuscular
Low sets and relatively light wights are needed to allow for the slow
tempo and high repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas
of the body that benefit from regular activations with which of the
following intensities? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Low Level
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? -
CORRECT ANSWER :/ 2 seconds
Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the
non-dominate limb for recruitment? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ A
primer to better prepare the non-dominate side
What is the prime mover of a specific joint regardless of concentric or
eccentric muscle action? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Agonist
Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements,
standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased stress
on what other area? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Core musculature
, Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is
completing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional
to ensure your client's safety? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Refer them to
a qualified medical professional
A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which
muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened? - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus
anterior
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Golfing multiple days per week
Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower
Crossed Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Abdominals, gluteus
maximus, medius, and hip extensors
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -
CORRECT ANSWER :/ Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis
anterior, & peroneals
What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase
of the depth jump? - CORRECT ANSWER :/ Concentric
Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to
knee dominance during the overhead squat assesment? - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ Quadriceps complex
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