Stott Pilates Exam 2023 with well answered questions - Basic Principles

Breathing Principle Exercises 1. Natural Breath Pattern 2. Breathing Flexed Forward 3. Lateral Cage Breathing While Supine 4. Pelvic Floor Engagement Sitting 5. Transversus Engagement Sitting 6. Breath Pattern Supine Incorporating Abdominals Pelvic Placement Exercises 1. Rocking Pelvis 2. Neutral to Imprint 3. Leg Slides OR Leg Lifts Rib Placement Exercise 1. Arm Raises Scapular Movement & Stabilization Exercise 1. Protraction/Retraction 2. Elevation/Depression 3. Arm Scissors 4. Arm Circles Head & Cervical Placement - Things to Remember -cervical spine should hold its natural curve (anterior convex) and the skull should be balanced directly above the shoulders in sitting/ standing -pads/ pillows may be needed in supine/ prone to prevent hyperextension of the cervical spine -cervical spine should continue the line of the thoracic spine in neutral, during flexion, extention, lateral flexion, and rotation -cranio - vertebral flexion -use these methods to stabilize cervical area and avoid strain Head & Cervical Placement - Exercise 1. Cranial-Vertebral Flexion (Head Nods) 2. Modified Ab Prep 3. Modified Breast Stroke Prep