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A comprehensive overview of various pilates exercises and their modifications. It covers a wide range of exercises, including quadruped variations, planks, bridges, arm and leg series, and exercises on different pilates apparatuses like the reformer, chair, cadillac, and ladder barrel. Proper form, progressions, and contraindications for each exercise, making it a valuable resource for pilates instructors, students, and individuals interested in pilates. It covers topics such as pelvic stability, spinal alignment, and muscle activation, providing insights into the biomechanics and principles of pilates. The document also addresses common client conditions and how to adapt exercises accordingly, ensuring safe and effective pilates practice.
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If a client is supinating their feet during Articulated Bridge, what might you offer for support? - Solution A ball between their ankles What is the best choice to elicit an subjective response? - Solution "On a scale of 1-10, how does you left/right shoulder feel today?" What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - Solution The programming for your client, which will include a llist of exercises, apparatus used, etc. If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the equipment in the studio is safe? - Solution I, as the pilates instructor, the other instructors, Studio Manager or Owners, Individuals who clean the studio. What is the right classical order of Joseph Pilates's first 5 Mat exercises? - Solution Hundred, Roll up. Roll over, One leg circle, Rolling like a ball Listed below are different modifications and progressions for a client that needs to develop strength to do full plank on mat: At first, I would cue my client into the FIRST EXERCISE until they developed the strength to perform that ..... Then, the next exercise I would cue my client into the SECOND. Then once they are ready, I would cue my client into the THIRD. Then, the FOURTH. Then, full plank. - Solution 1st: Quadreped variation; 2nd: Plank with forearms and knees; 3rd: Plank with knees; 4th: Full Plank The following would be a good example of using "P" in PEACE R&R - Solution "Start in supine on your back, with your heels on the center of the footbar about three inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders pressing against the rests." What exercises should a client master before they try Boomerang? - Solution Roll over and Teaser
Of the options, choose the exercises most appropriate for each type of cllient listed below. - Solution Huched shoulders (kyphotic)--> swimming Hip replacemt, cleared for light ROM-->Single leg circle supine Young athlete who does yoga-->Corkscrew Post Natal (cleared for light workout)-->Pelvic rocks and tilts After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do _________ to get the back of their body warm and then _______ to keep their body warm. - Solution Bridge variations and hundreds You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have major anterior pelvic tilt and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin after nor exercising for the past 4 years. What moves would you make sure to teach the client in their first work out? - Solution Bridge, Roll up, Quadraped During exercises that are closed chain, like chest lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis - Solution True Choose the most modified description of swimming - Solution Prone, slight extension of the spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at the hip joint Open kinetic chain exercises, such as double leg stretch, should be performed in a neutral pelvic position if the client has back pain. - Solution False What is Pilates breath? - Solution -Exhale used to connect deeper to the transverse abdominis and obliques to control pelvic movement -Three-dimensional -Inhale through the nose, exhale through mouth What are the 6 movements of the scpula? - Solution Protraction retraction elevation depression upward rotation downward rotation
Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of the pelvis and spine - Solution True What is the most challenging variation of bridge described bleow? - Solution Shoulder bridge with green and red spring In the supine arms straps series, how ould you safely progress a client? - Solution Head down and legs in TT, add thoracic flexion, add leg extension, maintain thoracic flexions and leg extension What are the major muscles emphasized in the supine arms in straps tricep press? - Solution Tranverse abdominis for stabilization hip flexors to hold legs in TT latisimus dorsi and triceps for arm movement Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer in supine arms in straps - Solution single leg stretch double leg stretch lower and lift scissors helicopter crisscross frogs What exercises must a client complete before trying coordination? - Solution beats, thoracic flexion, arms in straps tricep press ALL OF THE ABOVE Why is shave the head more advanced than hug a tree? - Solution It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control The correct starting position for teaser is on the long box with the head near the footbar, legs in TT - Solution False Pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for better posture - Solution True What are some contraindications for Swan on the reformer? - Solution Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
How would you modify for a client with limited ROM in the feet in straps series? - Solution Place the long straps above he knees If a client were new to pilates with limited experience, how would you teach the arm facing side series? - Solution Sitting on the carriage or long box The supine legs in straps lower and lift is done in what plane of motion - Solution Saggital What is the best way to make an exercise more challenging on the reformer? - Solution It depends on the exercise and body When cueing, what do you want the clients to feel? - Solution The hamstrings resisting the return of the carriage, The VMO as the kneecaps lift up in knee extension, even pressure throughout both legs, a stable and neutral core throughout the movement When teaching supine arms in straps on the reformer, where does the student initiate the movement? - Solution From the trunk/core from the anchored shoulders from lats and serratus ALL OF THE ABOVE Choose the best positioning cue for pulling straps - Solution Lie on your stomach with your chest off the box, Have energy and length in the legs with a lifted upper trunk. Back of the next is long and eyes gaze down. Press pubic bone into the box and lift you abdominals. When planking on the reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may need to teach? - Solution Eyes gaze to the floor, back of the neck long, keep abdominals engaged, spine ling, shoulder blades down while lifting out of the wrists What is the recommended spring setting for arabesque? - Solution one blue on red one green one red
If a client is kyphotic, what programming would be most appropriate? - Solution Strengthening the thoracic extensors/mid-back, streching the pectorals/opening the chest Your client has scoliosis. What would be the best approach to programming a workout? - Solution Work both side equally, being careful not to encourage the curve or rotation What are the best ways to modify footwork for a pregnant woman? - Solution Use props like the wedge/jumpboard, incorporate side-lying footwork on the chair and footwork at the barre What exercises would you avoid in order to maintain the health of the low back with regards to bulging disc (posterolateral) lumbar disc issue? - Solution short spine and rolling like a ball c-curving in short box abdominal work with weights in hands forward bending while holding weights in the hand loaded flexion of the spine with weights ALL OF THE ABOVE Which of the following programming is most appropriate for someone who has upper crossed syndrome? - Solution Strengthen the deep cervical flexors, stretch the upper trapezius Which of the following programming is most appropriate for someone who has lower crossed syndrome? - Solution Stretch the iliopsoas, strengthen the gluteal muscles, stretch the lumbar extensors, strengthen the abdominals With osteoporosis, the anterior aspect of the vertebra become more fragile and prone to fracture. Which exercises should you avoid? - Solution Rollups/downs Double leg stretch with chest lift spine stretch forward During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released, affecting the tendons and ligaments. how should stretching be addressed during this time? - Solution Do not stretch into the end ROM
A client has told you they have been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis. What lumbar positioning should you avoid? - Solution Lumbar extension/anterior pelvic tilt when you connect the springs to the cactus on the EXO chair, which option has more spring tensio? - Solution 2@2----------> is more than 1@ Which set below contains exercises that cannot be performed on both reformer and chair? - Solution Lean and hawk What exercises would be safest for a beginner client to attempt on the chair? - Solution Standing cat front Which of the following combination of chair exercises would be best for an intermediate client? - Solution footwork roll over pike/teaser on floor Which exercise is the best for someone with osteoporosis to safely perform on the chair? - Solution one are press, prone If a client is cleared for exercise but is recovering from a knee replacement, what might you do to best accommodate this client for footwork on the chair? - Solution I would cue them to limit their ROM using light/medium resistance Which exercise on the chair is most appropriate for an advanced client? - Solution Twist What modifications would you make on the chair for a client with osteoporosis if classis doing standing cat? - Solution I would have them do a flat back version without articulation Which exercise on the chair would be a good choice for an advanced, uninjured client? - Solution side step-ups Which exercise is best done with one spring on the cactus? - Solution frog lying flat
What is the set up for the most advanced variation of the teaser on cadillac? - Solution with legs lengthened on the mat Which exercise on the cadillac is typically safe to perform for someone with disc herniation in the lumbar spine? - Solution Swan For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises on the cadillac could the client perform with the most success? - Solution forward push thru What cadillac exercise cannot be easily modified for a client with knee replacement or injury? - Solution Monkey What exercise on the cadillac is best done with a healthy/advanced client?
- Solution Spread eagle full What is the best exercise on the cadillac for a client who is pregnant in the 3rd trimester? - Solution Lat pull Which cadillac exercise cannot be done with fuzzy hanging straps? - Solution hanging down/reverse pullups Which cadillac exercise cannot be done with the push thru bar? - Solution ballet stretches Which push thru bar springs from above cadillac exercise is the best for a beginner client? - Solution forward push thru When a client with a spinal fusion is performing short box series on the ladder barrel, which variation should they omit? - Solution twist with round back What piece of the ladder barrel should the instructor adjust when the client is sitting on top of the barrel? - Solution should not be adjusted when the client is on the apparatus If a client needs more support in their lateral chain, which ladder barrel exercise would be best for them? - Solution side bends
When is it imperative for the instructor to use hands-on support for the set up of a ladder barrel exercise? - Solution flat back lower and lift Which of the following would elicit changing the position of the ladder barrel? - Solution leg length of client height arm length Which order of following explains how to apply pilates principles of movement progression? - Solution Sagittal, frontal, transverse When a client is performing quad sretches at the ladder barrel, what form/alignment is most important? - Solution ASIS in line with one another If a client has a herniated disc that "flares up" sometimes, what exercise would be better to perform on the ladder barrel vs reformer? - Solution Short box series What are other names for the spine corrector? - Solution Small barrel pilates arc Which of the following applies to the anatomy of the sine corrector? - Solution step, barrel, handles What exercises cannot be performed on the spine corrector? - Solution None of the above (inverted, swim, plank) What exercise would you avoid for a client with a knee replacement? - Solution Rotation with attitude When performing spinal extension, prone on the spine corrector, what should the instructor be doing? - Solution Assisting the client while keeping their legs and ankles steady What client is allowed to do inverted exercises on the spine corrector? - Solution A client with a fractured toe If a client has trouble performing exercises that require pelvic stability, which exercise might you omit? - Solution Leg circles