ACSM Corrective Exercise Specialist Flashcards
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Foam rolling (self-myofascial release) works primarily by stimulating which sensory receptor to reduce muscle tension?
Answer: Golgi tendon organs (GTOs)
Sustained pressure from foam rolling stimulates GTOs, triggering autogenic inhibition and reducing muscle tension.
A single-leg squat assessment reveals the client's hip drops on the non-stance side (Trendelenburg sign). Which muscle is most likely weak?
Answer: Gluteus medius on the stance side
Gluteus medius weakness on the stance side fails to stabilize the pelvis, causing the contralateral hip to drop.
In neuromuscular efficiency, which concept refers to the ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists, and stabilizers to work synergistically?
Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition describes the agonist's neural signal that simultaneously inhibits the antagonist, allowing coordinated movement.
A client with upper crossed syndrome would most benefit from activation and strengthening of which muscles?
Answer: Deep cervical flexors and lower trapezius
Upper crossed syndrome involves underactive deep cervical flexors and lower trapezius, which need targeted strengthening.
Which phase of the corrective exercise continuum involves integrated, multi-planar exercises to re-educate movement patterns?
Answer: Integrate
The Integrate phase uses compound, full-body movements to embed corrected motor patterns into functional activity.
Altered reciprocal inhibition occurs when a tight muscle inhibits its functional antagonist. Which example best illustrates this?
Answer: Tight hip flexors inhibiting the gluteus maximus
Overactive hip flexors neurologically inhibit the gluteus maximus, reducing its ability to produce hip extension force.
During the push assessment (push-up), a client's scapulae wing outward. Which muscle is most underactive?
Answer: Serratus anterior
The serratus anterior is responsible for scapular protraction and stabilization against the thorax; weakness causes winging.