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Posture Analysis Specialist CE Course Examination Answer Form

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Question 1. Older individuals may require someone or something to provide support against falling when using the G Ball.

a) true
b) false

Question 2. Stretching with the stability ball reinforces control and stabilization.

a) true
b) false

Question 3. One of the reasons to assess the client is to provide a baseline measurement.

a) true
b) false

Question 4. The arch will help promote balance and trunk stability.

a) true
b) false

Question 5. Having the client perform stretches with their arms outstretched to the sides, palms up will encourage rounded shoulders.

a) true
b) false

Question 6. You should refer the client back to the doctor when the client experiences joint, numbness in the limbs and swelling.

a) true
b) false

Question 7. Retractions and external rotations can help eliminate a rounded shoulder posture.

a) true
b) false

Question 8. An abdominal area that protrudes would be characteristic of:

a) lordosis
b) kyphosis
c) elevated hip
d) flattened s curve

Question 9. According to the Postural Assessment Forms a passing test for the shoulder area is:

a) shoulders level (centered)
b) shoulders slightly forward
c) shoulders markedly forward
d) shoulders pulled back - military position

Question 10. The arch and retractions will help improve:

a) lordosis
b) flattened s curve
c) kyphosis
d) both b and c

Question 11. When stretching:

a) move slowly
b) bounce up and down to increase the stretch
c) move slowly into a stretch and then return fast
d) move fast

Question 12. To find neutral position:

a) tighten the gluteal muscles and shift the pelvis from side to side
b) rotate the pelvis between an anterior tilt and a posterior tilt
c) rotate the pelvis between a lateral and posterior tilt
d) none of the above

Question 13. The pelvic raise helps:

a) develop the inner thigh muscles to act as stabilizers
b) strengthens the hips, improving posture
c) promotes body awareness and control
d) all of the above

Question 14. Which of the following is not recommended as a general guideline when assessing the client:

a) manually force the client into positions they can not do
b) have the client perform a short warm - up
c) instruct the client to avoid quick jerky movements
d) instruct the client on proper technique prior to testing

Question 15. According to the Postural Assessment Forms a passing test for the neck area is:

a) neck slightly forward
b) chin slightly out
c) neck erect
d) chin all the way forward

Question 16. When sitting on the ball the knees should be:

a) lower than the hips (closer to the floor)
b) higher than the hips
c) level with the hips
d) bent at a 60 degree angle

Question 17. According to the Postural Assessment Forms a passing test for the feet would be:

a) feet pointed slightly inward
b) feet pointed straight
c) feet pointed out slightly
d) feet pointed out markedly

Question 18. Which is a characteristic of good body posture:

a) locked knees
b) the chest is slightly raised
c) toes pointed out
d) back of hands facing forward

Question 19. Imbalances in the lower back musculature may lead to:

a) hip pain
b) knee pain
c) poor balance
d) all of the above

Question 20. A kyphotic posture can result from:

a) sitting in a rounded posture for extended periods of time
b) pectoral (chest) overtraining
c) anterior deltoid overtraining
d) all of the above

Question 21. The following tip(s) can help to eliminate poor posture:

a) wear low heel or flat shoes
b) when standing place one foot on a stool
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question 22. Adductor muscle strengthening exercise:

a) lying back press
b) the two arm hip drop
c) over the G Ball Squeeze
d) pelvic raise with a squeeze

Question 23. According to the Client Handout, to eliminate poor posture:

a) stand with the abdominals protruding out
b) sleep on a soft mattress
c) distribute the weight evenly on both feet
d) sleep on the stomach

Question 24. Which of the following is the most common characteristic of a lordoctic posture:

a) reduced normal inward curve of the spine
b) excessive curvature of the lower back
c) rounded shoulders
d) one shoulder raised

Question 25. A rounded upper back is characteristic of which poor posture:

a) elevated hip
b) kyphosis
c) flattened s curve
d) lordosis

Question 26. Overtraining the __________ muscles may lead to a kyphotic posture:

a) pectorals and biceps femoris
b) triceps and pectorals
c) infraspinatus and pectorals
d) pectorals and anterior deltoid

Question 27. The client is 5'9". What size stability ball would the client use:

a) 45 cm
b) 55 cm
c) 65 cm
d) 75 cm

Question 28. Before performing the assessment test have the client:

a) eat a big meal
b) run a 1/2 mile
c) fill out an informed consent/health history form
d) walk a mile

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